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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.97, 7,266.15 and 3,028.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.97, 7,266.15 and 3,028.34 is: 4,177.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.97 : 7,266.15 = 3,028.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.97/7,266.15 = 3,028.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.97x = 7,266.15 × 3,028.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.97x = 22,004,372.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,004,372.69/5,266.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.80

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