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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.60, 7,236.96 and 3,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.60, 7,236.96 and 3,006.24 is: 4,148.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.60 : 7,236.96 = 3,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.60/7,236.96 = 3,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.60x = 7,236.96 × 3,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.60x = 21,756,038.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,756,038.63/5,244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.27

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