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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.70, 7,266.69 and 3,924.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.70, 7,266.69 and 3,924.72 is: 5,414.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.70 : 7,266.69 = 3,924.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.70/7,266.69 = 3,924.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.70x = 7,266.69 × 3,924.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.70x = 28,519,723.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,519,723.58/5,267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,414.08

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