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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,256.45, 7,253.69 and 3,365.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,256.45, 7,253.69 and 3,365.37 is: 4,644.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,256.45 : 7,253.69 = 3,365.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,256.45/7,253.69 = 3,365.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,256.45x = 7,253.69 × 3,365.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,256.45x = 24,411,333.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,411,333.89/5,256.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.07

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