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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,243.08, 7,234.62 and 3,004.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,243.08, 7,234.62 and 3,004.52 is: 4,145.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,243.08 : 7,234.62 = 3,004.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,243.08/7,234.62 = 3,004.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,243.08x = 7,234.62 × 3,004.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,243.08x = 21,736,560.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,736,560.48/5,243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.76

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