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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.79, 7,260.71 and 3,373.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.79, 7,260.71 and 3,373.41 is: 4,653.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.79 : 7,260.71 = 3,373.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.79/7,260.71 = 3,373.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.79x = 7,260.71 × 3,373.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.79x = 24,493,362.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,493,362.08/5,263.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.18

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