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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.32, 6,905.96 and 3,766.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.32, 6,905.96 and 3,766.16 is: 5,191.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.32 : 6,905.96 = 3,766.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.32/6,905.96 = 3,766.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.32x = 6,905.96 × 3,766.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.32x = 26,008,950.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,008,950.31/5,010.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,191.08

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