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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.76, 7,266.72 and 3,276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.76, 7,266.72 and 3,276.64 is: 4,521.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.76 : 7,266.72 = 3,276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.76/7,266.72 = 3,276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.76x = 7,266.72 × 3,276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.76x = 23,810,425.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,810,425.42/5,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.75

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