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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.66, 7,237.35 and 3,006.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.66, 7,237.35 and 3,006.09 is: 4,148.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.66 : 7,237.35 = 3,006.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.66/7,237.35 = 3,006.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.66x = 7,237.35 × 3,006.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.66x = 21,756,125.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,756,125.46/5,244.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.24

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