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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.99, 7,266.60 and 3,027.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.99, 7,266.60 and 3,027.74 is: 4,178.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.99 : 7,266.60 = 3,027.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.99/7,266.60 = 3,027.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.99x = 7,266.60 × 3,027.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.99x = 22,001,339.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,001,339.15/5,265.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.01

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