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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,253.94, 7,250.75 and 3,015.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,253.94, 7,250.75 and 3,015.82 is: 4,162.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,253.94 : 7,250.75 = 3,015.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,253.94/7,250.75 = 3,015.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,253.94x = 7,250.75 × 3,015.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,253.94x = 21,866,956.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,866,956.87/5,253.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.01

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