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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.66, 7,269.09 and 3,029.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.66, 7,269.09 and 3,029.18 is: 4,180.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.66 : 7,269.09 = 3,029.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.66/7,269.09 = 3,029.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.66x = 7,269.09 × 3,029.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.66x = 22,019,382.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,019,382.05/5,267.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.11

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