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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.49, 7,264.73 and 3,026.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.49, 7,264.73 and 3,026.55 is: 4,175.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.49 : 7,264.73 = 3,026.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.49/7,264.73 = 3,026.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.49x = 7,264.73 × 3,026.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.49x = 21,987,068.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,987,068.58/5,265.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,175.69

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