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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.92, 7,268.74 and 3,029.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.92, 7,268.74 and 3,029.50 is: 4,180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.92 : 7,268.74 = 3,029.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.92/7,268.74 = 3,029.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.92x = 7,268.74 × 3,029.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.92x = 22,020,649.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,020,649.34/5,266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.93

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