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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.81, 7,269.51 and 3,852.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.81, 7,269.51 and 3,852.55 is: 5,317.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.81 : 7,269.51 = 3,852.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.81/7,269.51 = 3,852.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.81x = 7,269.51 × 3,852.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.81x = 28,006,150.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,006,150.75/5,266.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,317.48

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