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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,255.76, 7,252.41 and 3,017.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,255.76, 7,252.41 and 3,017.10 is: 4,163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,255.76 : 7,252.41 = 3,017.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,255.76/7,252.41 = 3,017.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,255.76x = 7,252.41 × 3,017.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,255.76x = 21,881,246.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,881,246.21/5,255.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.29

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