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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.76, 7,249.84 and 3,016.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.76, 7,249.84 and 3,016.14 is: 4,162.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.76 : 7,249.84 = 3,016.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.76/7,249.84 = 3,016.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.76x = 7,249.84 × 3,016.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.76x = 21,866,532.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,866,532.42/5,252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.87

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