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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,114.08, 7,055.04 and 3,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,114.08, 7,055.04 and 3,250 is: 4,483.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,114.08 : 7,055.04 = 3,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,114.08/7,055.04 = 3,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,114.08x = 7,055.04 × 3,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,114.08x = 22,928,880
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,928,880/5,114.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.48

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