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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.96, 7,269.36 and 3,060.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.96, 7,269.36 and 3,060.96 is: 4,223.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.96 : 7,269.36 = 3,060.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.96/7,269.36 = 3,060.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.96x = 7,269.36 × 3,060.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.96x = 22,251,220.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,251,220.19/5,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,223.08

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