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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.78, 7,249.53 and 3,155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.78, 7,249.53 and 3,155.50 is: 4,355.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.78 : 7,249.53 = 3,155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.78/7,249.53 = 3,155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.78x = 7,249.53 × 3,155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.78x = 22,875,891.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,875,891.92/5,251.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.84

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