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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.37, 7,246.56 and 3,013.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.37, 7,246.56 and 3,013.76 is: 4,159.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.37 : 7,246.56 = 3,013.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.37/7,246.56 = 3,013.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.37x = 7,246.56 × 3,013.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.37x = 21,839,374.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,839,374.55/5,250.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.59

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