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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.18, 7,249.43 and 3,014.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.18, 7,249.43 and 3,014.25 is: 4,160.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.18 : 7,249.43 = 3,014.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.18/7,249.43 = 3,014.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.18x = 7,249.43 × 3,014.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.18x = 21,851,574.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,851,574.73/5,252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.48

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