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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.77, 7,257.22 and 3,272.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.77, 7,257.22 and 3,272.41 is: 4,513.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.77 : 7,257.22 = 3,272.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.77/7,257.22 = 3,272.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.77x = 7,257.22 × 3,272.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.77x = 23,748,599.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,748,599.30/5,261.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.42

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