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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.22, 7,263.60 and 3,168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.22, 7,263.60 and 3,168.48 is: 4,371.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.22 : 7,263.60 = 3,168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.22/7,263.60 = 3,168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.22x = 7,263.60 × 3,168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.22x = 23,014,571.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,014,571.33/5,264.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.89

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