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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.83, 7,261.48 and 3,024.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.83, 7,261.48 and 3,024.14 is: 4,173.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.83 : 7,261.48 = 3,024.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.83/7,261.48 = 3,024.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.83x = 7,261.48 × 3,024.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.83x = 21,959,732.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,959,732.13/5,261.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,173.40

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