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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.98, 7,269.57 and 3,592.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.98, 7,269.57 and 3,592.40 is: 4,958.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.98 : 7,269.57 = 3,592.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.98/7,269.57 = 3,592.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.98x = 7,269.57 × 3,592.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.98x = 26,115,166.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,115,166.92/5,266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.28

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