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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.34, 7,247.79 and 3,014.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.34, 7,247.79 and 3,014.17 is: 4,159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.34 : 7,247.79 = 3,014.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.34/7,247.79 = 3,014.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.34x = 7,247.79 × 3,014.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.34x = 21,846,088.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,846,088.18/5,252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.30

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