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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.16, 7,272.54 and 3,382.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.16, 7,272.54 and 3,382.48 is: 4,669.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.16 : 7,272.54 = 3,382.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.16/7,272.54 = 3,382.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.16x = 7,272.54 × 3,382.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.16x = 24,599,221.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,599,221.10/5,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.41

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