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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,269.60, 7,272.72 and 3,381.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,269.60, 7,272.72 and 3,381.28 is: 4,666.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,269.60 : 7,272.72 = 3,381.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,269.60/7,272.72 = 3,381.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,269.60x = 7,272.72 × 3,381.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,269.60x = 24,591,102.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,591,102.68/5,269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.60

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