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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,256.96, 7,254.84 and 3,019.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,256.96, 7,254.84 and 3,019.56 is: 4,167.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,256.96 : 7,254.84 = 3,019.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,256.96/7,254.84 = 3,019.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,256.96x = 7,254.84 × 3,019.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,256.96x = 21,906,425.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,906,425.80/5,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,167.13

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