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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,243.69, 7,236.29 and 3,005.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,243.69, 7,236.29 and 3,005.46 is: 4,147.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,243.69 : 7,236.29 = 3,005.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,243.69/7,236.29 = 3,005.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,243.69x = 7,236.29 × 3,005.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,243.69x = 21,748,365.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,748,365.12/5,243.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.53

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