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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.59, 7,253.43 and 4,261.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.59, 7,253.43 and 4,261.98 is: 5,886.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.59 : 7,253.43 = 4,261.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.59/7,253.43 = 4,261.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.59x = 7,253.43 × 4,261.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.59x = 30,913,973.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,913,973.59/5,251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,886.59

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