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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.08, 7,270.56 and 3,697.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.08, 7,270.56 and 3,697.92 is: 5,105.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.08 : 7,270.56 = 3,697.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.08/7,270.56 = 3,697.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.08x = 7,270.56 × 3,697.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.08x = 26,885,949.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,885,949.24/5,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,105.50

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