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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.56, 7,247.37 and 3,013.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.56, 7,247.37 and 3,013.53 is: 4,158.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.56 : 7,247.37 = 3,013.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.56/7,247.37 = 3,013.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.56x = 7,247.37 × 3,013.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.56x = 21,840,166.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,840,166.92/5,251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.80

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