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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.52, 7,246.29 and 3,012.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.52, 7,246.29 and 3,012.67 is: 4,157.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.52 : 7,246.29 = 3,012.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.52/7,246.29 = 3,012.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.52x = 7,246.29 × 3,012.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.52x = 21,830,680.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,830,680.49/5,250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.81

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