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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.13, 7,255.31 and 3,370.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.13, 7,255.31 and 3,370.59 is: 4,648.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.13 : 7,255.31 = 3,370.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.13/7,255.31 = 3,370.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.13x = 7,255.31 × 3,370.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.13x = 24,454,658.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,454,658.48/5,261.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.18

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