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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,241.72, 7,233.56 and 3,003.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,241.72, 7,233.56 and 3,003.56 is: 4,144.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,241.72 : 7,233.56 = 3,003.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,241.72/7,233.56 = 3,003.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,241.72x = 7,233.56 × 3,003.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,241.72x = 21,726,431.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,726,431.47/5,241.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.91

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