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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,255.71, 7,252.09 and 3,017.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,255.71, 7,252.09 and 3,017.68 is: 4,163.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,255.71 : 7,252.09 = 3,017.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,255.71/7,252.09 = 3,017.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,255.71x = 7,252.09 × 3,017.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,255.71x = 21,884,461.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,884,461.28/5,255.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.94

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