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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.37, 7,268.78 and 3,029.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.37, 7,268.78 and 3,029.11 is: 4,180.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.37 : 7,268.78 = 3,029.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.37/7,268.78 = 3,029.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.37x = 7,268.78 × 3,029.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.37x = 22,017,934.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,017,934.19/5,267.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.06

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