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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.21, 7,269.75 and 3,030.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.21, 7,269.75 and 3,030.07 is: 4,181.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.21 : 7,269.75 = 3,030.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.21/7,269.75 = 3,030.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.21x = 7,269.75 × 3,030.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.21x = 22,027,851.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,027,851.38/5,268.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.28

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