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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.44, 7,245.16 and 3,126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.44, 7,245.16 and 3,126.55 is: 4,312.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.44 : 7,245.16 = 3,126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.44/7,245.16 = 3,126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.44x = 7,245.16 × 3,126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.44x = 22,652,355.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,652,355.00/5,252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.73

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