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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.96, 7,267.41 and 3,028.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.96, 7,267.41 and 3,028.38 is: 4,179.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.96 : 7,267.41 = 3,028.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.96/7,267.41 = 3,028.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.96x = 7,267.41 × 3,028.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.96x = 22,008,479.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,008,479.10/5,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.39

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