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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.16, 7,245.66 and 3,012.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.16, 7,245.66 and 3,012.22 is: 4,157.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.16 : 7,245.66 = 3,012.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.16/7,245.66 = 3,012.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.16x = 7,245.66 × 3,012.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.16x = 21,825,521.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,825,521.97/5,250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.12

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