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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.08, 7,273.60 and 3,279.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.08, 7,273.60 and 3,279.04 is: 4,527.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.08 : 7,273.60 = 3,279.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.08/7,273.60 = 3,279.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.08x = 7,273.60 × 3,279.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.08x = 23,850,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,850,425.34/5,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.35

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