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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.43, 7,263.84 and 3,376.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.43, 7,263.84 and 3,376.90 is: 4,655.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.43 : 7,263.84 = 3,376.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.43/7,263.84 = 3,376.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.43x = 7,263.84 × 3,376.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.43x = 24,529,261.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,529,261.30/5,268.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.90

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