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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.71, 7,269.06 and 3,029.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.71, 7,269.06 and 3,029.57 is: 4,180.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.71 : 7,269.06 = 3,029.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.71/7,269.06 = 3,029.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.71x = 7,269.06 × 3,029.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.71x = 22,022,126.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,022,126.10/5,267.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.59

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