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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,255.26, 7,251.98 and 3,016.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,255.26, 7,251.98 and 3,016.96 is: 4,163.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,255.26 : 7,251.98 = 3,016.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,255.26/7,251.98 = 3,016.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,255.26x = 7,251.98 × 3,016.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,255.26x = 21,878,933.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,878,933.58/5,255.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.24

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