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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.41, 7,237.29 and 3,006.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.41, 7,237.29 and 3,006.33 is: 4,148.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.41 : 7,237.29 = 3,006.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.41/7,237.29 = 3,006.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.41x = 7,237.29 × 3,006.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.41x = 21,757,682.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,757,682.05/5,244.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.74

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