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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.14, 7,267.10 and 3,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.14, 7,267.10 and 3,027.70 is: 4,178.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.14 : 7,267.10 = 3,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.14/7,267.10 = 3,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.14x = 7,267.10 × 3,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.14x = 22,002,598.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,002,598.67/5,266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.13

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