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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.08, 7,236 and 3,005.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.08, 7,236 and 3,005.52 is: 4,147.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.08 : 7,236 = 3,005.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.08/7,236 = 3,005.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.08x = 7,236 × 3,005.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.08x = 21,747,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,747,942.72/5,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.14

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