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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.60, 7,266.51 and 3,027.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.60, 7,266.51 and 3,027.36 is: 4,177.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.60 : 7,266.51 = 3,027.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.60/7,266.51 = 3,027.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.60x = 7,266.51 × 3,027.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.60x = 21,998,368.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,998,368.96/5,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.75

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