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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,256.36, 7,253.52 and 3,160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,256.36, 7,253.52 and 3,160.08 is: 4,360.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,256.36 : 7,253.52 = 3,160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,256.36/7,253.52 = 3,160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,256.36x = 7,253.52 × 3,160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,256.36x = 22,921,703.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,921,703.48/5,256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.76

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