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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.26, 7,237.17 and 3,006.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.26, 7,237.17 and 3,006.50 is: 4,149.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.26 : 7,237.17 = 3,006.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.26/7,237.17 = 3,006.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.26x = 7,237.17 × 3,006.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.26x = 21,758,551.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,758,551.61/5,244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.02

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