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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.32, 7,248.36 and 3,014.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.32, 7,248.36 and 3,014.64 is: 4,160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.32 : 7,248.36 = 3,014.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.32/7,248.36 = 3,014.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.32x = 7,248.36 × 3,014.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.32x = 21,851,195.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,851,195.99/5,252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.29

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