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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.10, 7,899.15 and 4,430.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.10, 7,899.15 and 4,430.90 is: 6,646.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.10 : 7,899.15 = 4,430.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.10/7,899.15 = 4,430.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.10x = 7,899.15 × 4,430.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.10x = 35,000,343.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,000,343.74/5,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,646.35

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