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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,257.07, 7,253.93 and 3,132.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,257.07, 7,253.93 and 3,132.55 is: 4,322.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,257.07 : 7,253.93 = 3,132.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,257.07/7,253.93 = 3,132.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,257.07x = 7,253.93 × 3,132.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,257.07x = 22,723,272.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,723,272.89/5,257.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.42

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