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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.29, 7,238.15 and 3,007.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.29, 7,238.15 and 3,007.67 is: 4,151.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.29 : 7,238.15 = 3,007.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.29/7,238.15 = 3,007.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.29x = 7,238.15 × 3,007.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.29x = 21,769,966.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,769,966.61/5,244.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.18

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