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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.17, 7,267.91 and 3,029.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.17, 7,267.91 and 3,029.54 is: 4,179.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.17 : 7,267.91 = 3,029.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.17/7,267.91 = 3,029.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.17x = 7,267.91 × 3,029.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.17x = 22,018,372.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,018,372.57/5,268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.51

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