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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.03, 7,250.81 and 3,466.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.03, 7,250.81 and 3,466.23 is: 4,779.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.03 : 7,250.81 = 3,466.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.03/7,250.81 = 3,466.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.03x = 7,250.81 × 3,466.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.03x = 25,132,957.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,132,957.82/5,259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.01

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