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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.52, 7,246.18 and 3,759.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.52, 7,246.18 and 3,759.89 is: 5,187.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.52 : 7,246.18 = 3,759.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.52/7,246.18 = 3,759.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.52x = 7,246.18 × 3,759.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.52x = 27,244,862.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,244,862.54/5,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,187.01

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