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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.01, 7,247.52 and 3,014.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.01, 7,247.52 and 3,014.43 is: 4,159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.01 : 7,247.52 = 3,014.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.01/7,247.52 = 3,014.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.01x = 7,247.52 × 3,014.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.01x = 21,847,141.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,847,141.71/5,252.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.77

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