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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.23, 7,266.99 and 3,592.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.23, 7,266.99 and 3,592.62 is: 4,953.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.23 : 7,266.99 = 3,592.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.23/7,266.99 = 3,592.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.23x = 7,266.99 × 3,592.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.23x = 26,107,547.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,107,547.09/5,270.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,953.78

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