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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.71, 7,263.41 and 3,376.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.71, 7,263.41 and 3,376.65 is: 4,657.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.71 : 7,263.41 = 3,376.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.71/7,263.41 = 3,376.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.71x = 7,263.41 × 3,376.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.71x = 24,525,976.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,525,976.49/5,265.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.68

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