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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,255.81, 7,252.19 and 3,017.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,255.81, 7,252.19 and 3,017.37 is: 4,163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,255.81 : 7,252.19 = 3,017.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,255.81/7,252.19 = 3,017.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,255.81x = 7,252.19 × 3,017.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,255.81x = 21,882,525.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,882,525.45/5,255.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.50

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