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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,260.76, 7,259.97 and 3,023.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,260.76, 7,259.97 and 3,023.33 is: 4,172.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,260.76 : 7,259.97 = 3,023.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,260.76/7,259.97 = 3,023.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,260.76x = 7,259.97 × 3,023.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,260.76x = 21,949,285.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,949,285.10/5,260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.27

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