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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,260.51, 7,259.71 and 3,023.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,260.51, 7,259.71 and 3,023.08 is: 4,171.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,260.51 : 7,259.71 = 3,023.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,260.51/7,259.71 = 3,023.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,260.51x = 7,259.71 × 3,023.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,260.51x = 21,946,684.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,946,684.11/5,260.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.97

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