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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.49, 7,262.76 and 3,275.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.49, 7,262.76 and 3,275.67 is: 4,519.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.49 : 7,262.76 = 3,275.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.49/7,262.76 = 3,275.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.49x = 7,262.76 × 3,275.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.49x = 23,790,444.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,790,444.57/5,264.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.04

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