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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,241.83, 7,232.90 and 3,003.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,241.83, 7,232.90 and 3,003.27 is: 4,144.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,241.83 : 7,232.90 = 3,003.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,241.83/7,232.90 = 3,003.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,241.83x = 7,232.90 × 3,003.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,241.83x = 21,722,336.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,722,336.57/5,241.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.04

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