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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.49, 7,266.39 and 3,027.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.49, 7,266.39 and 3,027.52 is: 4,177.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.49 : 7,266.39 = 3,027.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.49/7,266.39 = 3,027.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.49x = 7,266.39 × 3,027.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.49x = 21,999,141.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,999,141.05/5,265.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.99

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