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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.69, 7,263.76 and 3,025.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.69, 7,263.76 and 3,025.87 is: 4,176.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.69 : 7,263.76 = 3,025.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.69/7,263.76 = 3,025.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.69x = 7,263.76 × 3,025.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.69x = 21,979,167.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,979,167.75/5,262.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.41

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