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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.41, 7,243.80 and 3,568.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.41, 7,243.80 and 3,568.91 is: 4,923.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.41 : 7,243.80 = 3,568.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.41/7,243.80 = 3,568.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.41x = 7,243.80 × 3,568.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.41x = 25,852,434.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,852,434.04/5,250.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,923.89

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