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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.35, 7,265.81 and 3,375.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.35, 7,265.81 and 3,375.65 is: 4,659.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.35 : 7,265.81 = 3,375.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.35/7,265.81 = 3,375.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.35x = 7,265.81 × 3,375.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.35x = 24,526,831.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,526,831.53/5,263.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.93

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