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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.06, 7,268.57 and 3,029.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.06, 7,268.57 and 3,029.07 is: 4,180.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.06 : 7,268.57 = 3,029.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.06/7,268.57 = 3,029.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.06x = 7,268.57 × 3,029.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.06x = 22,017,014.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,017,014.90/5,267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.13

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