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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.94, 7,266.21 and 3,026.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.94, 7,266.21 and 3,026.91 is: 4,177.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.94 : 7,266.21 = 3,026.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.94/7,266.21 = 3,026.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.94x = 7,266.21 × 3,026.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.94x = 21,994,163.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,994,163.71/5,264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.48

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