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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.62, 7,266.94 and 3,027.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.62, 7,266.94 and 3,027.58 is: 4,178.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.62 : 7,266.94 = 3,027.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.62/7,266.94 = 3,027.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.62x = 7,266.94 × 3,027.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.62x = 22,001,242.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,001,242.21/5,265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.28

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