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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.36, 7,247.16 and 3,014.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.36, 7,247.16 and 3,014.96 is: 4,160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.36 : 7,247.16 = 3,014.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.36/7,247.16 = 3,014.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.36x = 7,247.16 × 3,014.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.36x = 21,849,897.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,849,897.51/5,252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.02

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