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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.57, 7,251.04 and 3,265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.57, 7,251.04 and 3,265.08 is: 4,505.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.57 : 7,251.04 = 3,265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.57/7,251.04 = 3,265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.57x = 7,251.04 × 3,265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.57x = 23,675,272.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,675,272.94/5,254.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.65

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