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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.96, 7,264.76 and 3,027.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.96, 7,264.76 and 3,027.32 is: 4,176.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.96 : 7,264.76 = 3,027.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.96/7,264.76 = 3,027.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.96x = 7,264.76 × 3,027.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.96x = 21,992,753.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,992,753.24/5,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.40

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