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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.27, 7,259.33 and 3,444.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.27, 7,259.33 and 3,444.23 is: 4,751.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.27 : 7,259.33 = 3,444.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.27/7,259.33 = 3,444.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.27x = 7,259.33 × 3,444.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.27x = 25,002,748.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,002,748.65/5,262.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,751.32

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