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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.26, 7,250.91 and 3,016.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.26, 7,250.91 and 3,016.08 is: 4,162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.26 : 7,250.91 = 3,016.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.26/7,250.91 = 3,016.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.26x = 7,250.91 × 3,016.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.26x = 21,869,298.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,869,298.97/5,254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.20

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