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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,269.70, 7,266.22 and 3,592.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,269.70, 7,266.22 and 3,592.08 is: 4,953.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,269.70 : 7,266.22 = 3,592.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,269.70/7,266.22 = 3,592.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,269.70x = 7,266.22 × 3,592.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,269.70x = 26,100,843.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,100,843.54/5,269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,953.00

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