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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.98, 7,247.94 and 3,013.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.98, 7,247.94 and 3,013.68 is: 4,159.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.98 : 7,247.94 = 3,013.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.98/7,247.94 = 3,013.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.98x = 7,247.94 × 3,013.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.98x = 21,842,971.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,842,971.82/5,251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.00

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