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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.84, 7,272.02 and 3,382.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.84, 7,272.02 and 3,382.81 is: 4,668.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.84 : 7,272.02 = 3,382.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.84/7,272.02 = 3,382.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.84x = 7,272.02 × 3,382.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.84x = 24,599,852.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,599,852.25/5,268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.93

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