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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.75, 7,271.61 and 3,030.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.75, 7,271.61 and 3,030.59 is: 4,182.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.75 : 7,271.61 = 3,030.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.75/7,271.61 = 3,030.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.75x = 7,271.61 × 3,030.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.75x = 22,037,234.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,037,234.46/5,268.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,182.63

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