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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.23, 7,276.26 and 3,255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.23, 7,276.26 and 3,255.54 is: 4,493.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.23 : 7,276.26 = 3,255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.23/7,276.26 = 3,255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.23x = 7,276.26 × 3,255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.23x = 23,688,155.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,688,155.48/5,272.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.00

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