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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,253.62, 7,250.30 and 3,016.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,253.62, 7,250.30 and 3,016.12 is: 4,162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,253.62 : 7,250.30 = 3,016.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,253.62/7,250.30 = 3,016.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,253.62x = 7,250.30 × 3,016.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,253.62x = 21,867,774.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,867,774.84/5,253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.42

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