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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,255.34, 7,251.93 and 3,017.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,255.34, 7,251.93 and 3,017.17 is: 4,163.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,255.34 : 7,251.93 = 3,017.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,255.34/7,251.93 = 3,017.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,255.34x = 7,251.93 × 3,017.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,255.34x = 21,880,305.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,880,305.64/5,255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.44

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