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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,269.68, 7,272.54 and 3,032.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,269.68, 7,272.54 and 3,032.26 is: 4,184.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,269.68 : 7,272.54 = 3,032.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,269.68/7,272.54 = 3,032.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,269.68x = 7,272.54 × 3,032.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,269.68x = 22,052,232.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,052,232.14/5,269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,184.74

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