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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.71, 7,267.68 and 3,028.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.71, 7,267.68 and 3,028.57 is: 4,179.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.71 : 7,267.68 = 3,028.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.71/7,267.68 = 3,028.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.71x = 7,267.68 × 3,028.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.71x = 22,010,677.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,010,677.62/5,266.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.21

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