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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.44, 7,258.98 and 3,584.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.44, 7,258.98 and 3,584.24 is: 4,941.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.44 : 7,258.98 = 3,584.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.44/7,258.98 = 3,584.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.44x = 7,258.98 × 3,584.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.44x = 26,017,926.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,017,926.48/5,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,941.26

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