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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.35, 7,247.91 and 3,014.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.35, 7,247.91 and 3,014.41 is: 4,159.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.35 : 7,247.91 = 3,014.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.35/7,247.91 = 3,014.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.35x = 7,247.91 × 3,014.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.35x = 21,848,172.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,848,172.38/5,252.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.69

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