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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.63, 7,236.97 and 3,006.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.63, 7,236.97 and 3,006.60 is: 4,148.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.63 : 7,236.97 = 3,006.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.63/7,236.97 = 3,006.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.63x = 7,236.97 × 3,006.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.63x = 21,758,674.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,758,674.00/5,244.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.75

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