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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.67, 7,260.84 and 3,023.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.67, 7,260.84 and 3,023.37 is: 4,172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.67 : 7,260.84 = 3,023.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.67/7,260.84 = 3,023.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.67x = 7,260.84 × 3,023.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.67x = 21,952,205.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,952,205.83/5,261.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.10

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