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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,243.70, 7,236.28 and 3,147.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,243.70, 7,236.28 and 3,147.82 is: 4,343.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,243.70 : 7,236.28 = 3,147.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,243.70/7,236.28 = 3,147.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,243.70x = 7,236.28 × 3,147.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,243.70x = 22,778,506.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,778,506.91/5,243.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,343.98

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