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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,237.21, 7,849.02 and 2,424.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,237.21, 7,849.02 and 2,424.98 is: 3,634.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,237.21 : 7,849.02 = 2,424.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,237.21/7,849.02 = 2,424.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,237.21x = 7,849.02 × 2,424.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,237.21x = 19,033,716.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,033,716.52/5,237.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.32

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