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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.49, 7,264.62 and 3,273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.49, 7,264.62 and 3,273.75 is: 4,520.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.49 : 7,264.62 = 3,273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.49/7,264.62 = 3,273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.49x = 7,264.62 × 3,273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.49x = 23,782,549.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,782,549.73/5,261.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.12

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