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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.34, 7,250.54 and 3,016.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.34, 7,250.54 and 3,016.18 is: 4,162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.34 : 7,250.54 = 3,016.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.34/7,250.54 = 3,016.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.34x = 7,250.54 × 3,016.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.34x = 21,868,933.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,868,933.74/5,254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.07

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