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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,285.63, 7,294.26 and 3,269.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,285.63, 7,294.26 and 3,269.33 is: 4,511.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,285.63 : 7,294.26 = 3,269.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,285.63/7,294.26 = 3,269.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,285.63x = 7,294.26 × 3,269.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,285.63x = 23,847,306.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,847,306.57/5,285.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.73

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