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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,255.64, 7,254.02 and 3,267.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,255.64, 7,254.02 and 3,267.70 is: 4,510.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,255.64 : 7,254.02 = 3,267.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,255.64/7,254.02 = 3,267.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,255.64x = 7,254.02 × 3,267.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,255.64x = 23,703,961.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,703,961.15/5,255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.19

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