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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,256.17, 7,253.25 and 3,018.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,256.17, 7,253.25 and 3,018.84 is: 4,165.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,256.17 : 7,253.25 = 3,018.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,256.17/7,253.25 = 3,018.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,256.17x = 7,253.25 × 3,018.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,256.17x = 21,896,401.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,896,401.23/5,256.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.85

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