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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.66, 7,267 and 3,027.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.66, 7,267 and 3,027.62 is: 4,178.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.66 : 7,267 = 3,027.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.66/7,267 = 3,027.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.66x = 7,267 × 3,027.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.66x = 22,001,714.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,001,714.54/5,265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.34

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