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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.22, 7,251.03 and 3,486.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.22, 7,251.03 and 3,486.24 is: 4,812.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.22 : 7,251.03 = 3,486.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.22/7,251.03 = 3,486.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.22x = 7,251.03 × 3,486.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.22x = 25,278,830.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,278,830.83/5,252.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,812.98

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