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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.50, 7,268.61 and 3,029.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.50, 7,268.61 and 3,029.56 is: 4,180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.50 : 7,268.61 = 3,029.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.50/7,268.61 = 3,029.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.50x = 7,268.61 × 3,029.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.50x = 22,020,690.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,020,690.11/5,267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.48

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