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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.83, 7,248.75 and 3,263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.83, 7,248.75 and 3,263.88 is: 4,504.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.83 : 7,248.75 = 3,263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.83/7,248.75 = 3,263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.83x = 7,248.75 × 3,263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.83x = 23,659,050.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,659,050.15/5,251.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.92

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