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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.63, 7,245.81 and 3,012.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.63, 7,245.81 and 3,012.56 is: 4,157.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.63 : 7,245.81 = 3,012.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.63/7,245.81 = 3,012.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.63x = 7,245.81 × 3,012.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.63x = 21,828,401.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,828,401.14/5,250.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.29

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