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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.27, 7,258.16 and 2,901.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.27, 7,258.16 and 2,901.43 is: 4,004.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.27 : 7,258.16 = 2,901.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.27/7,258.16 = 2,901.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.27x = 7,258.16 × 2,901.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.27x = 21,059,043.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,059,043.17/5,259.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.18

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