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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.50, 7,251.27 and 3,663.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.50, 7,251.27 and 3,663.48 is: 5,055.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.50 : 7,251.27 = 3,663.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.50/7,251.27 = 3,663.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.50x = 7,251.27 × 3,663.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.50x = 26,564,882.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,564,882.62/5,254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.64

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