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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.17, 7,250.49 and 3,016.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.17, 7,250.49 and 3,016.84 is: 4,163.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.17 : 7,250.49 = 3,016.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.17/7,250.49 = 3,016.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.17x = 7,250.49 × 3,016.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.17x = 21,873,568.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,873,568.25/5,254.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.09

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