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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.96, 7,258.98 and 3,022.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.96, 7,258.98 and 3,022.56 is: 4,171.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.96 : 7,258.98 = 3,022.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.96/7,258.98 = 3,022.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.96x = 7,258.98 × 3,022.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.96x = 21,940,702.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,940,702.59/5,259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.27

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