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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,258.87, 7,257.13 and 2,901.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,258.87, 7,257.13 and 2,901.01 is: 4,003.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,258.87 : 7,257.13 = 2,901.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,258.87/7,257.13 = 2,901.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,258.87x = 7,257.13 × 2,901.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,258.87x = 21,052,992.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,052,992.20/5,258.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.33

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