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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.67, 7,269.60 and 3,029.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.67, 7,269.60 and 3,029.55 is: 4,180.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.67 : 7,269.60 = 3,029.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.67/7,269.60 = 3,029.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.67x = 7,269.60 × 3,029.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.67x = 22,023,611.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,023,611.38/5,267.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.90

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