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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,243.53, 7,237.29 and 3,006.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,243.53, 7,237.29 and 3,006.67 is: 4,149.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,243.53 : 7,237.29 = 3,006.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,243.53/7,237.29 = 3,006.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,243.53x = 7,237.29 × 3,006.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,243.53x = 21,760,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,760,142.72/5,243.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.90

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