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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,255.56, 7,252.71 and 3,017.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,255.56, 7,252.71 and 3,017.40 is: 4,164.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,255.56 : 7,252.71 = 3,017.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,255.56/7,252.71 = 3,017.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,255.56x = 7,252.71 × 3,017.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,255.56x = 21,884,354.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,884,354.90/5,255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,164.04

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