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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.14, 7,263.84 and 3,274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.14, 7,263.84 and 3,274.48 is: 4,520.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.14 : 7,263.84 = 3,274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.14/7,263.84 = 3,274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.14x = 7,263.84 × 3,274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.14x = 23,785,298.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,785,298.80/5,261.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.94

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