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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.18, 7,246.94 and 3,013.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.18, 7,246.94 and 3,013.04 is: 4,158.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.18 : 7,246.94 = 3,013.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.18/7,246.94 = 3,013.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.18x = 7,246.94 × 3,013.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.18x = 21,835,320.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,835,320.10/5,251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.17

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