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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.62, 7,258.05 and 2,901.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.62, 7,258.05 and 2,901.71 is: 4,004.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.62 : 7,258.05 = 2,901.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.62/7,258.05 = 2,901.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.62x = 7,258.05 × 2,901.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.62x = 21,060,756.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,060,756.27/5,259.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.24

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