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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,256.03, 7,248.54 and 3,484.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,256.03, 7,248.54 and 3,484.56 is: 4,805.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,256.03 : 7,248.54 = 3,484.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,256.03/7,248.54 = 3,484.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,256.03x = 7,248.54 × 3,484.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,256.03x = 25,257,972.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,257,972.54/5,256.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,805.52

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