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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.05, 7,270.12 and 3,029.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.05, 7,270.12 and 3,029.93 is: 4,181.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.05 : 7,270.12 = 3,029.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.05/7,270.12 = 3,029.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.05x = 7,270.12 × 3,029.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.05x = 22,027,918.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,027,918.34/5,268.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.42

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