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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.52, 7,262.55 and 3,373.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.52, 7,262.55 and 3,373.41 is: 4,656.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.52 : 7,262.55 = 3,373.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.52/7,262.55 = 3,373.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.52x = 7,262.55 × 3,373.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.52x = 24,499,558.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,499,558.80/5,261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.37

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