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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.60, 7,266.21 and 3,468.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.60, 7,266.21 and 3,468.93 is: 4,787.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.60 : 7,266.21 = 3,468.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.60/7,266.21 = 3,468.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.60x = 7,266.21 × 3,468.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.60x = 25,205,933.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,205,933.60/5,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,787.82

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