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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.56, 7,244.64 and 3,011.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.56, 7,244.64 and 3,011.96 is: 4,155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.56 : 7,244.64 = 3,011.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.56/7,244.64 = 3,011.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.56x = 7,244.64 × 3,011.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.56x = 21,820,565.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,820,565.89/5,250.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.85

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