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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,256.69, 7,251.70 and 3,269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,256.69, 7,251.70 and 3,269.58 is: 4,510.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,256.69 : 7,251.70 = 3,269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,256.69/7,251.70 = 3,269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,256.69x = 7,251.70 × 3,269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,256.69x = 23,710,013.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,710,013.29/5,256.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.45

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