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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.27, 7,244.92 and 3,363.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.27, 7,244.92 and 3,363.17 is: 4,639.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.27 : 7,244.92 = 3,363.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.27/7,244.92 = 3,363.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.27x = 7,244.92 × 3,363.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.27x = 24,365,896.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,365,896.87/5,252.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.12

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