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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.67, 7,266.36 and 3,027.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.67, 7,266.36 and 3,027.37 is: 4,177.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.67 : 7,266.36 = 3,027.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.67/7,266.36 = 3,027.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.67x = 7,266.36 × 3,027.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.67x = 21,997,960.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,997,960.27/5,265.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.62

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