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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.64, 7,269.28 and 3,173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.64, 7,269.28 and 3,173.44 is: 4,378.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.64 : 7,269.28 = 3,173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.64/7,269.28 = 3,173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.64x = 7,269.28 × 3,173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.64x = 23,068,623.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,068,623.92/5,268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,378.48

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