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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.92, 7,263.30 and 3,373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.92, 7,263.30 and 3,373.12 is: 4,653.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.92 : 7,263.30 = 3,373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.92/7,263.30 = 3,373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.92x = 7,263.30 × 3,373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.92x = 24,499,982.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,499,982.50/5,264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.44

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