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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.93, 7,246.45 and 3,013.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.93, 7,246.45 and 3,013.22 is: 4,158.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.93 : 7,246.45 = 3,013.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.93/7,246.45 = 3,013.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.93x = 7,246.45 × 3,013.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.93x = 21,835,104.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,835,104.30/5,250.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.33

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