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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.28, 7,260.48 and 3,023.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.28, 7,260.48 and 3,023.16 is: 4,171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.28 : 7,260.48 = 3,023.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.28/7,260.48 = 3,023.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.28x = 7,260.48 × 3,023.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.28x = 21,949,592.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,949,592.72/5,261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.91

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