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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.83, 7,245.75 and 3,761.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.83, 7,245.75 and 3,761.24 is: 5,190.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.83 : 7,245.75 = 3,761.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.83/7,245.75 = 3,761.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.83x = 7,245.75 × 3,761.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.83x = 27,252,982.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,252,982.61/5,250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,190.23

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