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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.61, 7,267.68 and 3,591.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.61, 7,267.68 and 3,591.01 is: 4,956.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.61 : 7,267.68 = 3,591.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.61/7,267.68 = 3,591.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.61x = 7,267.68 × 3,591.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.61x = 26,098,293.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,098,293.60/5,265.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,956.37

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