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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.63, 7,269.85 and 3,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.63, 7,269.85 and 3,029.60 is: 4,181.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.63 : 7,269.85 = 3,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.63/7,269.85 = 3,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.63x = 7,269.85 × 3,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.63x = 22,024,759.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,024,759.52/5,267.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.15

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