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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.08, 7,258.24 and 3,492.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.08, 7,258.24 and 3,492.96 is: 4,818.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.08 : 7,258.24 = 3,492.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.08/7,258.24 = 3,492.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.08x = 7,258.24 × 3,492.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.08x = 25,352,741.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,352,741.99/5,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,818.01

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