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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,256.30, 7,254.32 and 3,018.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,256.30, 7,254.32 and 3,018.27 is: 4,165.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,256.30 : 7,254.32 = 3,018.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,256.30/7,254.32 = 3,018.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,256.30x = 7,254.32 × 3,018.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,256.30x = 21,895,481.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,895,481.34/5,256.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.57

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