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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.66, 7,336.67 and 2,926.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.66, 7,336.67 and 2,926.22 is: 4,038.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.66 : 7,336.67 = 2,926.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.66/7,336.67 = 2,926.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.66x = 7,336.67 × 2,926.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.66x = 21,468,695.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,468,695.86/5,316.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.01

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