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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.88, 7,399.62 and 3,266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.88, 7,399.62 and 3,266.04 is: 4,508.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.88 : 7,399.62 = 3,266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.88/7,399.62 = 3,266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.88x = 7,399.62 × 3,266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.88x = 24,167,454.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,167,454.90/5,360.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.11

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