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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.82, 7,263.77 and 3,026.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.82, 7,263.77 and 3,026.27 is: 4,176.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.82 : 7,263.77 = 3,026.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.82/7,263.77 = 3,026.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.82x = 7,263.77 × 3,026.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.82x = 21,982,077.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,982,077.79/5,263.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.07

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