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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.46, 7,267.52 and 3,170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.46, 7,267.52 and 3,170.18 is: 4,374.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.46 : 7,267.52 = 3,170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.46/7,267.52 = 3,170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.46x = 7,267.52 × 3,170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.46x = 23,039,294.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,039,294.37/5,266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,374.73

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