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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,226.66, 7,829.73 and 3,030.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,226.66, 7,829.73 and 3,030.77 is: 4,540.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,226.66 : 7,829.73 = 3,030.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,226.66/7,829.73 = 3,030.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,226.66x = 7,829.73 × 3,030.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,226.66x = 23,730,130.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,730,130.37/5,226.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.21

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