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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.11, 7,905.17 and 3,292.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.11, 7,905.17 and 3,292.25 is: 4,944.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.11 : 7,905.17 = 3,292.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.11/7,905.17 = 3,292.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.11x = 7,905.17 × 3,292.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.11x = 26,025,739.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,025,739.95/5,263.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,944.94

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