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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.90, 7,264.89 and 3,027.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.90, 7,264.89 and 3,027.14 is: 4,177.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.90 : 7,264.89 = 3,027.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.90/7,264.89 = 3,027.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.90x = 7,264.89 × 3,027.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.90x = 21,991,839.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,991,839.11/5,264.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.07

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