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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.10, 7,266.18 and 3,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.10, 7,266.18 and 3,027.70 is: 4,178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.10 : 7,266.18 = 3,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.10/7,266.18 = 3,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.10x = 7,266.18 × 3,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.10x = 21,999,813.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,999,813.19/5,265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.42

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