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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.69, 7,396.30 and 3,263.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.69, 7,396.30 and 3,263.33 is: 4,502.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.69 : 7,396.30 = 3,263.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.69/7,396.30 = 3,263.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.69x = 7,396.30 × 3,263.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.69x = 24,136,567.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,136,567.68/5,360.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.51

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