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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,241.74, 7,233.62 and 3,003.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,241.74, 7,233.62 and 3,003.66 is: 4,145.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,241.74 : 7,233.62 = 3,003.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,241.74/7,233.62 = 3,003.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,241.74x = 7,233.62 × 3,003.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,241.74x = 21,727,320.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,727,320.03/5,241.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.06

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