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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.62, 7,269.30 and 3,029.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.62, 7,269.30 and 3,029.94 is: 4,181.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.62 : 7,269.30 = 3,029.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.62/7,269.30 = 3,029.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.62x = 7,269.30 × 3,029.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.62x = 22,025,542.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,025,542.84/5,267.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.31

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