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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.06, 7,266.78 and 3,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.06, 7,266.78 and 3,027.70 is: 4,178.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.06 : 7,266.78 = 3,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.06/7,266.78 = 3,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.06x = 7,266.78 × 3,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.06x = 22,001,629.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,001,629.81/5,266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.01

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