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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.47, 7,261.55 and 3,024.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.47, 7,261.55 and 3,024.03 is: 4,172.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.47 : 7,261.55 = 3,024.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.47/7,261.55 = 3,024.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.47x = 7,261.55 × 3,024.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.47x = 21,959,168.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,959,168.50/5,262.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.79

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