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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.89, 7,264.24 and 4,524.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.89, 7,264.24 and 4,524.31 is: 6,238.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.89 : 7,264.24 = 4,524.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.89/7,264.24 = 4,524.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.89x = 7,264.24 × 4,524.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.89x = 32,865,673.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,865,673.67/5,267.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,238.87

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