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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.49, 7,268.29 and 3,029.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.49, 7,268.29 and 3,029.46 is: 4,180.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.49 : 7,268.29 = 3,029.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.49/7,268.29 = 3,029.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.49x = 7,268.29 × 3,029.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.49x = 22,018,993.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,018,993.82/5,267.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.17

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