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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,269.62, 7,268.47 and 3,590.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,269.62, 7,268.47 and 3,590.36 is: 4,952.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,269.62 : 7,268.47 = 3,590.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,269.62/7,268.47 = 3,590.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,269.62x = 7,268.47 × 3,590.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,269.62x = 26,096,405.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,096,405.89/5,269.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.23

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