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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.76, 7,265.49 and 3,273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.76, 7,265.49 and 3,273.32 is: 4,518.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.76 : 7,265.49 = 3,273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.76/7,265.49 = 3,273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.76x = 7,265.49 × 3,273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.76x = 23,782,273.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,782,273.73/5,263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.12

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