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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.94, 7,269.04 and 3,029.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.94, 7,269.04 and 3,029.00 is: 4,179.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.94 : 7,269.04 = 3,029.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.94/7,269.04 = 3,029.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.94x = 7,269.04 × 3,029.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.94x = 22,017,889.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,017,889.60/5,267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.60

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