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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.21, 7,263.60 and 3,168.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.21, 7,263.60 and 3,168.47 is: 4,371.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.21 : 7,263.60 = 3,168.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.21/7,263.60 = 3,168.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.21x = 7,263.60 × 3,168.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.21x = 23,014,498.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,014,498.69/5,264.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.88

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