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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.96, 7,248.80 and 3,263.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.96, 7,248.80 and 3,263.48 is: 4,503.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.96 : 7,248.80 = 3,263.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.96/7,248.80 = 3,263.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.96x = 7,248.80 × 3,263.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.96x = 23,656,313.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,656,313.82/5,252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.43

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