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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.38, 7,246.59 and 3,013.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.38, 7,246.59 and 3,013.79 is: 4,159.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.38 : 7,246.59 = 3,013.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.38/7,246.59 = 3,013.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.38x = 7,246.59 × 3,013.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.38x = 21,839,664.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,839,664.24/5,250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.64

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