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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.76, 7,265.12 and 3,026.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.76, 7,265.12 and 3,026.28 is: 4,176.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.76 : 7,265.12 = 3,026.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.76/7,265.12 = 3,026.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.76x = 7,265.12 × 3,026.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.76x = 21,986,272.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,986,272.22/5,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.12

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