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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.52, 7,263.33 and 3,775.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.52, 7,263.33 and 3,775.87 is: 5,203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.52 : 7,263.33 = 3,775.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.52/7,263.33 = 3,775.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.52x = 7,263.33 × 3,775.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.52x = 27,425,389.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,425,389.85/5,270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,203.55

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