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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.46, 7,250.94 and 3,551.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.46, 7,250.94 and 3,551.43 is: 4,902.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.46 : 7,250.94 = 3,551.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.46/7,250.94 = 3,551.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.46x = 7,250.94 × 3,551.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.46x = 25,751,205.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,751,205.84/5,252.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.69

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