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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.14, 7,245.08 and 3,013.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.14, 7,245.08 and 3,013.34 is: 4,158.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.14 : 7,245.08 = 3,013.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.14/7,245.08 = 3,013.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.14x = 7,245.08 × 3,013.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.14x = 21,831,889.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,831,889.37/5,250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.34

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