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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.97, 7,248.82 and 3,015.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.97, 7,248.82 and 3,015.55 is: 4,161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.97 : 7,248.82 = 3,015.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.97/7,248.82 = 3,015.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.97x = 7,248.82 × 3,015.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.97x = 21,859,179.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,859,179.15/5,252.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.30

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