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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.91, 7,969.73 and 3,466.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.91, 7,969.73 and 3,466.55 is: 5,192.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.91 : 7,969.73 = 3,466.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.91/7,969.73 = 3,466.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.91x = 7,969.73 × 3,466.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.91x = 27,627,410.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,627,410.35/5,320.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,192.24

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