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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.99, 7,248.80 and 3,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.99, 7,248.80 and 3,015.40 is: 4,161.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.99 : 7,248.80 = 3,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.99/7,248.80 = 3,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.99x = 7,248.80 × 3,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.99x = 21,858,031.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,858,031.52/5,251.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.86

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