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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.92, 7,264.68 and 3,374.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.92, 7,264.68 and 3,374.12 is: 4,654.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.92 : 7,264.68 = 3,374.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.92/7,264.68 = 3,374.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.92x = 7,264.68 × 3,374.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.92x = 24,511,902.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,511,902.08/5,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.82

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