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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,255.73, 7,252.62 and 3,266.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,255.73, 7,252.62 and 3,266.23 is: 4,507.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,255.73 : 7,252.62 = 3,266.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,255.73/7,252.62 = 3,266.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,255.73x = 7,252.62 × 3,266.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,255.73x = 23,688,725.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,688,725.02/5,255.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.22

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