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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.08, 7,250.13 and 3,015.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.08, 7,250.13 and 3,015.42 is: 4,160.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.08 : 7,250.13 = 3,015.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.08/7,250.13 = 3,015.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.08x = 7,250.13 × 3,015.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.08x = 21,862,187.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,862,187.00/5,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.99

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