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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.92, 7,258.38 and 3,021.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.92, 7,258.38 and 3,021.44 is: 4,169.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.92 : 7,258.38 = 3,021.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.92/7,258.38 = 3,021.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.92x = 7,258.38 × 3,021.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.92x = 21,930,759.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,930,759.67/5,259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,169.41

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