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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,255.03, 7,247.16 and 3,483.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,255.03, 7,247.16 and 3,483.56 is: 4,804.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,255.03 : 7,247.16 = 3,483.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,255.03/7,247.16 = 3,483.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,255.03x = 7,247.16 × 3,483.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,255.03x = 25,245,880.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,245,880.45/5,255.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,804.14

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