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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.70, 8,029.35 and 3,286.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.70, 8,029.35 and 3,286.26 is: 4,916.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.70 : 8,029.35 = 3,286.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.70/8,029.35 = 3,286.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.70x = 8,029.35 × 3,286.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.70x = 26,386,531.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,386,531.73/5,366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.71

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