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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.58, 7,264.59 and 4,002.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.58, 7,264.59 and 4,002.62 is: 5,524.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.58 : 7,264.59 = 4,002.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.58/7,264.59 = 4,002.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.58x = 7,264.59 × 4,002.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.58x = 29,077,336.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,077,336.89/5,263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,524.25

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