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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.28, 7,267.62 and 3,028.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.28, 7,267.62 and 3,028.61 is: 4,179.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.28 : 7,267.62 = 3,028.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.28/7,267.62 = 3,028.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.28x = 7,267.62 × 3,028.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.28x = 22,010,750.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,010,750.27/5,266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.57

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