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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.44, 7,252.56 and 3,365.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.44, 7,252.56 and 3,365.88 is: 4,645.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.44 : 7,252.56 = 3,365.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.44/7,252.56 = 3,365.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.44x = 7,252.56 × 3,365.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.44x = 24,411,246.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,411,246.65/5,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.83

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