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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.19, 7,258.58 and 3,136.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.19, 7,258.58 and 3,136.25 is: 4,326.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.19 : 7,258.58 = 3,136.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.19/7,258.58 = 3,136.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.19x = 7,258.58 × 3,136.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.19x = 22,764,721.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,764,721.53/5,262.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,326.10

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