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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.68, 7,267.80 and 3,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.68, 7,267.80 and 3,027 is: 4,177.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.68 : 7,267.80 = 3,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.68/7,267.80 = 3,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.68x = 7,267.80 × 3,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.68x = 21,999,630.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,999,630.60/5,266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.13

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