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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.99, 7,247.42 and 3,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.99, 7,247.42 and 3,014.40 is: 4,160.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.99 : 7,247.42 = 3,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.99/7,247.42 = 3,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.99x = 7,247.42 × 3,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.99x = 21,846,622.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,846,622.45/5,250.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.48

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