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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.36, 7,262.56 and 3,024.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.36, 7,262.56 and 3,024.76 is: 4,173.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.36 : 7,262.56 = 3,024.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.36/7,262.56 = 3,024.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.36x = 7,262.56 × 3,024.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.36x = 21,967,464.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,967,464.67/5,263.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,173.66

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