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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.73, 7,262.11 and 3,370.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.73, 7,262.11 and 3,370.98 is: 4,651.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.73 : 7,262.11 = 3,370.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.73/7,262.11 = 3,370.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.73x = 7,262.11 × 3,370.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.73x = 24,480,382.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,480,382.83/5,262.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.65

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