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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.43, 7,248.52 and 3,014.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.43, 7,248.52 and 3,014.72 is: 4,160.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.43 : 7,248.52 = 3,014.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.43/7,248.52 = 3,014.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.43x = 7,248.52 × 3,014.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.43x = 21,852,258.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,852,258.21/5,252.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.41

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