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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,258.44, 7,255.62 and 3,133.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,258.44, 7,255.62 and 3,133.06 is: 4,323.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,258.44 : 7,255.62 = 3,133.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,258.44/7,255.62 = 3,133.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,258.44x = 7,255.62 × 3,133.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,258.44x = 22,732,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,732,292.80/5,258.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.01

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