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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.22, 7,398.81 and 3,266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.22, 7,398.81 and 3,266.10 is: 4,508.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.22 : 7,398.81 = 3,266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.22/7,398.81 = 3,266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.22x = 7,398.81 × 3,266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.22x = 24,165,253.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,165,253.34/5,360.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.26

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