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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.33, 7,247.93 and 3,263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.33, 7,247.93 and 3,263.04 is: 4,502.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.33 : 7,247.93 = 3,263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.33/7,247.93 = 3,263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.33x = 7,247.93 × 3,263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.33x = 23,650,269.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,650,269.19/5,252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.82

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