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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.44, 7,246.93 and 3,013.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.44, 7,246.93 and 3,013.37 is: 4,158.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.44 : 7,246.93 = 3,013.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.44/7,246.93 = 3,013.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.44x = 7,246.93 × 3,013.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.44x = 21,837,681.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,837,681.45/5,251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.42

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