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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,256.06, 7,253.60 and 3,018.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,256.06, 7,253.60 and 3,018.03 is: 4,165.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,256.06 : 7,253.60 = 3,018.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,256.06/7,253.60 = 3,018.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,256.06x = 7,253.60 × 3,018.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,256.06x = 21,891,567.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,891,567.32/5,256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.01

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