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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.28, 7,269.66 and 3,030.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.28, 7,269.66 and 3,030.16 is: 4,181.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.28 : 7,269.66 = 3,030.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.28/7,269.66 = 3,030.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.28x = 7,269.66 × 3,030.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.28x = 22,028,232.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,028,232.95/5,268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.30

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