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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.02, 7,255.14 and 3,343.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.02, 7,255.14 and 3,343.81 is: 4,612.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.02 : 7,255.14 = 3,343.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.02/7,255.14 = 3,343.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.02x = 7,255.14 × 3,343.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.02x = 24,259,774.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,259,774.83/5,259.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.99

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