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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.73, 7,237.14 and 3,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.73, 7,237.14 and 3,006 is: 4,147.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.73 : 7,237.14 = 3,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.73/7,237.14 = 3,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.73x = 7,237.14 × 3,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.73x = 21,754,842.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,754,842.84/5,244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.94

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