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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.96, 7,265.45 and 3,168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.96, 7,265.45 and 3,168.68 is: 4,372.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.96 : 7,265.45 = 3,168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.96/7,265.45 = 3,168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.96x = 7,265.45 × 3,168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.96x = 23,021,857.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,021,857.70/5,264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.66

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