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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.44, 7,266.96 and 3,274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.44, 7,266.96 and 3,274.80 is: 4,521.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.44 : 7,266.96 = 3,274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.44/7,266.96 = 3,274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.44x = 7,266.96 × 3,274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.44x = 23,797,840.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,797,840.61/5,263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.35

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