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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.98, 7,271.22 and 3,030.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.98, 7,271.22 and 3,030.10 is: 4,182.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.98 : 7,271.22 = 3,030.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.98/7,271.22 = 3,030.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.98x = 7,271.22 × 3,030.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.98x = 22,032,523.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,032,523.72/5,267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,182.35

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