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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.26, 7,246.45 and 3,261.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.26, 7,246.45 and 3,261.97 is: 4,501.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.26 : 7,246.45 = 3,261.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.26/7,246.45 = 3,261.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.26x = 7,246.45 × 3,261.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.26x = 23,637,702.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,637,702.51/5,251.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.34

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