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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.64, 7,902.24 and 3,075.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.64, 7,902.24 and 3,075.04 is: 4,614.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.64 : 7,902.24 = 3,075.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.64/7,902.24 = 3,075.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.64x = 7,902.24 × 3,075.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.64x = 24,299,704.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,299,704.09/5,265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.77

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