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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.32, 7,251.12 and 3,016.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.32, 7,251.12 and 3,016.65 is: 4,163.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.32 : 7,251.12 = 3,016.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.32/7,251.12 = 3,016.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.32x = 7,251.12 × 3,016.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.32x = 21,874,091.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,874,091.15/5,254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.07

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