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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,241.17, 7,233.85 and 3,004.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,241.17, 7,233.85 and 3,004.55 is: 4,146.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,241.17 : 7,233.85 = 3,004.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,241.17/7,233.85 = 3,004.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,241.17x = 7,233.85 × 3,004.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,241.17x = 21,734,412.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,734,412.83/5,241.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.86

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