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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.53, 7,269.83 and 3,029.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.53, 7,269.83 and 3,029.59 is: 4,180.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.53 : 7,269.83 = 3,029.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.53/7,269.83 = 3,029.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.53x = 7,269.83 × 3,029.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.53x = 22,024,560.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,024,560.16/5,268.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.40

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