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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,243.68, 7,237.32 and 3,007.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,243.68, 7,237.32 and 3,007.07 is: 4,150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,243.68 : 7,237.32 = 3,007.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,243.68/7,237.32 = 3,007.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,243.68x = 7,237.32 × 3,007.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,243.68x = 21,763,107.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,763,107.53/5,243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.35

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