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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.36, 7,267.59 and 3,274.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.36, 7,267.59 and 3,274.79 is: 4,520.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.36 : 7,267.59 = 3,274.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.36/7,267.59 = 3,274.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.36x = 7,267.59 × 3,274.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.36x = 23,799,794.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,799,794.72/5,265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.07

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