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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,240.97, 7,235.52 and 3,474.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,240.97, 7,235.52 and 3,474.96 is: 4,797.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,240.97 : 7,235.52 = 3,474.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,240.97/7,235.52 = 3,474.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,240.97x = 7,235.52 × 3,474.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,240.97x = 25,143,142.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,143,142.58/5,240.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,797.42

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