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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.08, 7,236.63 and 3,004.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.08, 7,236.63 and 3,004.37 is: 4,145.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.08 : 7,236.63 = 3,004.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.08/7,236.63 = 3,004.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.08x = 7,236.63 × 3,004.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.08x = 21,741,477.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,741,477.89/5,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.91

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