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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.97, 7,247.44 and 3,014.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.97, 7,247.44 and 3,014.55 is: 4,159.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.97 : 7,247.44 = 3,014.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.97/7,247.44 = 3,014.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.97x = 7,247.44 × 3,014.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.97x = 21,847,774.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,847,774.02/5,251.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.92

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