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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.05, 7,256.97 and 2,901.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.05, 7,256.97 and 2,901.17 is: 4,003.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.05 : 7,256.97 = 2,901.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.05/7,256.97 = 2,901.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.05x = 7,256.97 × 2,901.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.05x = 21,053,667.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,053,667.37/5,259.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.33

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