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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.32, 7,264.26 and 3,140.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.32, 7,264.26 and 3,140.38 is: 4,331.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.32 : 7,264.26 = 3,140.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.32/7,264.26 = 3,140.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.32x = 7,264.26 × 3,140.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.32x = 22,812,536.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,812,536.82/5,266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,331.78

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