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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,256.16, 7,251.22 and 3,017.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,256.16, 7,251.22 and 3,017.52 is: 4,162.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,256.16 : 7,251.22 = 3,017.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,256.16/7,251.22 = 3,017.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,256.16x = 7,251.22 × 3,017.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,256.16x = 21,880,705.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,880,705.15/5,256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.87

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