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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,256.66, 7,253.88 and 3,134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,256.66, 7,253.88 and 3,134.58 is: 4,325.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,256.66 : 7,253.88 = 3,134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,256.66/7,253.88 = 3,134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,256.66x = 7,253.88 × 3,134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,256.66x = 22,737,867.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,737,867.17/5,256.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,325.54

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