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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.27, 7,236.96 and 3,007.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.27, 7,236.96 and 3,007.47 is: 4,150.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.27 : 7,236.96 = 3,007.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.27/7,236.96 = 3,007.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.27x = 7,236.96 × 3,007.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.27x = 21,764,940.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,764,940.09/5,244.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.23

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