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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.94, 7,252.13 and 3,016.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.94, 7,252.13 and 3,016.82 is: 4,163.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.94 : 7,252.13 = 3,016.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.94/7,252.13 = 3,016.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.94x = 7,252.13 × 3,016.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.94x = 21,878,370.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,878,370.83/5,254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.39

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