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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.98, 7,270.96 and 3,279.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.98, 7,270.96 and 3,279.34 is: 4,526.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.98 : 7,270.96 = 3,279.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.98/7,270.96 = 3,279.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.98x = 7,270.96 × 3,279.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.98x = 23,843,949.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,843,949.97/5,267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.20

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