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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.69, 7,237.69 and 3,006.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.69, 7,237.69 and 3,006.70 is: 4,149.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.69 : 7,237.69 = 3,006.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.69/7,237.69 = 3,006.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.69x = 7,237.69 × 3,006.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.69x = 21,761,562.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,761,562.52/5,244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.26

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