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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.53, 7,269.09 and 3,170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.53, 7,269.09 and 3,170.25 is: 4,375.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.53 : 7,269.09 = 3,170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.53/7,269.09 = 3,170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.53x = 7,269.09 × 3,170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.53x = 23,044,832.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,044,832.57/5,266.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.71

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