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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.83, 7,237.78 and 3,006.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.83, 7,237.78 and 3,006.65 is: 4,149.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.83 : 7,237.78 = 3,006.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.83/7,237.78 = 3,006.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.83x = 7,237.78 × 3,006.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.83x = 21,761,471.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,761,471.24/5,244.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.13

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