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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,120.40, 7,675.68 and 3,266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,120.40, 7,675.68 and 3,266.28 is: 4,896.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,120.40 : 7,675.68 = 3,266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,120.40/7,675.68 = 3,266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,120.40x = 7,675.68 × 3,266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,120.40x = 25,070,920.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,070,920.07/5,120.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,896.28

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