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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.77, 7,237.66 and 3,007.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.77, 7,237.66 and 3,007.96 is: 4,150.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.77 : 7,237.66 = 3,007.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.77/7,237.66 = 3,007.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.77x = 7,237.66 × 3,007.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.77x = 21,770,591.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,770,591.77/5,244.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.91

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