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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.46, 7,267.34 and 3,028.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.46, 7,267.34 and 3,028.32 is: 4,178.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.46 : 7,267.34 = 3,028.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.46/7,267.34 = 3,028.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.46x = 7,267.34 × 3,028.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.46x = 22,007,815.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,007,815.93/5,266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.87

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