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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.91, 7,245.29 and 3,549.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.91, 7,245.29 and 3,549.88 is: 4,897.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.91 : 7,245.29 = 3,549.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.91/7,245.29 = 3,549.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.91x = 7,245.29 × 3,549.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.91x = 25,719,910.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,719,910.07/5,251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,897.25

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