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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,920.70, 8,170.64 and 3,268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,920.70, 8,170.64 and 3,268.11 is: 4,510.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,920.70 : 8,170.64 = 3,268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,920.70/8,170.64 = 3,268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,920.70x = 8,170.64 × 3,268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,920.70x = 26,702,552.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,702,552.33/5,920.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.03

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