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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,054.97, 6,974.40 and 3,263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,054.97, 6,974.40 and 3,263.25 is: 4,502.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,054.97 : 6,974.40 = 3,263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,054.97/6,974.40 = 3,263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,054.97x = 6,974.40 × 3,263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,054.97x = 22,759,210.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,759,210.80/5,054.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.34

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