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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.21, 7,233.22 and 3,005.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.21, 7,233.22 and 3,005.27 is: 4,145.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.21 : 7,233.22 = 3,005.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.21/7,233.22 = 3,005.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.21x = 7,233.22 × 3,005.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.21x = 21,737,779.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,737,779.07/5,244.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.10

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