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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.05, 7,260.23 and 3,023.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.05, 7,260.23 and 3,023.09 is: 4,171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.05 : 7,260.23 = 3,023.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.05/7,260.23 = 3,023.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.05x = 7,260.23 × 3,023.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.05x = 21,948,292.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,948,292.41/5,261.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.85

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