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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.95, 7,266.80 and 3,374.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.95, 7,266.80 and 3,374.87 is: 4,657.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.95 : 7,266.80 = 3,374.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.95/7,266.80 = 3,374.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.95x = 7,266.80 × 3,374.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.95x = 24,524,488.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,524,488.44/5,265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.18

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