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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.88, 7,251.12 and 3,158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.88, 7,251.12 and 3,158.88 is: 4,358.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.88 : 7,251.12 = 3,158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.88/7,251.12 = 3,158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.88x = 7,251.12 × 3,158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.88x = 22,905,417.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,905,417.95/5,254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.89

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