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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.70, 7,248.51 and 3,361.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.70, 7,248.51 and 3,361.62 is: 4,638.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.70 : 7,248.51 = 3,361.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.70/7,248.51 = 3,361.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.70x = 7,248.51 × 3,361.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.70x = 24,366,736.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,366,736.19/5,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.90

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