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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.18, 7,254.46 and 3,370.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.18, 7,254.46 and 3,370.13 is: 4,648.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.18 : 7,254.46 = 3,370.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.18/7,254.46 = 3,370.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.18x = 7,254.46 × 3,370.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.18x = 24,448,473.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,448,473.28/5,259.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.72

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