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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.80, 7,267.76 and 3,141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.80, 7,267.76 and 3,141.48 is: 4,335.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.80 : 7,267.76 = 3,141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.80/7,267.76 = 3,141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.80x = 7,267.76 × 3,141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.80x = 22,831,522.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,831,522.68/5,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.81

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