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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.59, 7,880.43 and 4,333.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.59, 7,880.43 and 4,333.47 is: 6,484.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.59 : 7,880.43 = 4,333.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.59/7,880.43 = 4,333.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.59x = 7,880.43 × 4,333.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.59x = 34,149,606.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,149,606.99/5,266.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,484.20

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