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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,245.74, 7,866.18 and 3,055.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,245.74, 7,866.18 and 3,055.14 is: 4,581.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,245.74 : 7,866.18 = 3,055.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,245.74/7,866.18 = 3,055.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,245.74x = 7,866.18 × 3,055.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,245.74x = 24,032,281.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,032,281.17/5,245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.29

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