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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.16, 7,247.82 and 3,015.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.16, 7,247.82 and 3,015.33 is: 4,161.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.16 : 7,247.82 = 3,015.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.16/7,247.82 = 3,015.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.16x = 7,247.82 × 3,015.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.16x = 21,854,569.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,854,569.08/5,252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.06

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