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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.11, 7,266.98 and 3,590.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.11, 7,266.98 and 3,590.51 is: 4,955.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.11 : 7,266.98 = 3,590.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.11/7,266.98 = 3,590.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.11x = 7,266.98 × 3,590.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.11x = 26,092,164.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,092,164.25/5,265.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.68

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