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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.29, 7,267.48 and 3,028.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.29, 7,267.48 and 3,028.89 is: 4,179.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.29 : 7,267.48 = 3,028.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.29/7,267.48 = 3,028.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.29x = 7,267.48 × 3,028.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.29x = 22,012,364.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,012,364.38/5,266.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.86

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