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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.73, 7,251.24 and 3,265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.73, 7,251.24 and 3,265.23 is: 4,505.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.73 : 7,251.24 = 3,265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.73/7,251.24 = 3,265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.73x = 7,251.24 × 3,265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.73x = 23,676,966.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,676,966.39/5,254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.84

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