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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.86, 7,261.14 and 3,023.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.86, 7,261.14 and 3,023.56 is: 4,172.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.86 : 7,261.14 = 3,023.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.86/7,261.14 = 3,023.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.86x = 7,261.14 × 3,023.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.86x = 21,954,492.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,954,492.46/5,261.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.38

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