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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.58, 7,256.92 and 3,133.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.58, 7,256.92 and 3,133.77 is: 4,323.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.58 : 7,256.92 = 3,133.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.58/7,256.92 = 3,133.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.58x = 7,256.92 × 3,133.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.58x = 22,741,518.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,741,518.19/5,259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.83

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