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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.75, 7,247.08 and 3,014.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.75, 7,247.08 and 3,014.13 is: 4,160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.75 : 7,247.08 = 3,014.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.75/7,247.08 = 3,014.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.75x = 7,247.08 × 3,014.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.75x = 21,843,641.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,843,641.24/5,250.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.10

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