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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.63, 7,404.08 and 3,268.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.63, 7,404.08 and 3,268.62 is: 4,511.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.63 : 7,404.08 = 3,268.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.63/7,404.08 = 3,268.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.63x = 7,404.08 × 3,268.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.63x = 24,201,107.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,201,107.63/5,364.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.24

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