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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.52, 7,266.69 and 3,376.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.52, 7,266.69 and 3,376.41 is: 4,660.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.52 : 7,266.69 = 3,376.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.52/7,266.69 = 3,376.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.52x = 7,266.69 × 3,376.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.52x = 24,535,324.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,535,324.78/5,264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.51

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