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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.18, 7,236.99 and 3,148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.18, 7,236.99 and 3,148.32 is: 4,344.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.18 : 7,236.99 = 3,148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.18/7,236.99 = 3,148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.18x = 7,236.99 × 3,148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.18x = 22,784,360.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,784,360.36/5,244.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,344.69

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