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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.46, 7,266.71 and 3,028.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.46, 7,266.71 and 3,028.04 is: 4,178.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.46 : 7,266.71 = 3,028.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.46/7,266.71 = 3,028.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.46x = 7,266.71 × 3,028.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.46x = 22,003,852.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,003,852.21/5,265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.91

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