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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.68, 7,248.15 and 3,014.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.68, 7,248.15 and 3,014.52 is: 4,159.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.68 : 7,248.15 = 3,014.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.68/7,248.15 = 3,014.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.68x = 7,248.15 × 3,014.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.68x = 21,849,665.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,849,665.96/5,252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.72

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