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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.60, 7,268.96 and 3,470.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.60, 7,268.96 and 3,470.92 is: 4,790.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.60 : 7,268.96 = 3,470.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.60/7,268.96 = 3,470.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.60x = 7,268.96 × 3,470.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.60x = 25,229,978.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,229,978.64/5,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,790.56

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