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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,243.99, 7,236.72 and 3,005.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,243.99, 7,236.72 and 3,005.91 is: 4,148.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,243.99 : 7,236.72 = 3,005.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,243.99/7,236.72 = 3,005.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,243.99x = 7,236.72 × 3,005.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,243.99x = 21,752,929.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,752,929.02/5,243.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.17

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