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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,242.05, 7,234.62 and 3,004.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,242.05, 7,234.62 and 3,004.63 is: 4,146.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,242.05 : 7,234.62 = 3,004.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,242.05/7,234.62 = 3,004.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,242.05x = 7,234.62 × 3,004.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,242.05x = 21,737,326.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,737,326.94/5,242.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.72

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