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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.26, 7,247.46 and 3,013.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.26, 7,247.46 and 3,013.84 is: 4,158.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.26 : 7,247.46 = 3,013.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.26/7,247.46 = 3,013.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.26x = 7,247.46 × 3,013.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.26x = 21,842,684.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,842,684.85/5,252.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.72

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