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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.26, 7,266.72 and 3,376.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.26, 7,266.72 and 3,376.15 is: 4,659.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.26 : 7,266.72 = 3,376.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.26/7,266.72 = 3,376.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.26x = 7,266.72 × 3,376.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.26x = 24,533,519.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,533,519.85/5,265.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.51

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