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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.26, 8,012.09 and 3,266.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.26, 8,012.09 and 3,266.99 is: 4,896.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.26 : 8,012.09 = 3,266.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.26/8,012.09 = 3,266.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.26x = 8,012.09 × 3,266.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.26x = 26,175,386.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,175,386.02/5,346.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,896.02

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