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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.84, 7,269.51 and 3,277.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.84, 7,269.51 and 3,277.05 is: 4,523.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.84 : 7,269.51 = 3,277.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.84/7,269.51 = 3,277.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.84x = 7,269.51 × 3,277.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.84x = 23,822,547.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,822,547.75/5,265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.98

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