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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.36, 7,246.19 and 3,011.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.36, 7,246.19 and 3,011.80 is: 4,156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.36 : 7,246.19 = 3,011.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.36/7,246.19 = 3,011.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.36x = 7,246.19 × 3,011.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.36x = 21,824,041.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,824,041.87/5,250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.68

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