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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,241.48, 7,233.24 and 3,003.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,241.48, 7,233.24 and 3,003.42 is: 4,144.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,241.48 : 7,233.24 = 3,003.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,241.48/7,233.24 = 3,003.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,241.48x = 7,233.24 × 3,003.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,241.48x = 21,724,457.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,724,457.68/5,241.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.72

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