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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.84, 7,237.62 and 3,007.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.84, 7,237.62 and 3,007.62 is: 4,150.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.84 : 7,237.62 = 3,007.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.84/7,237.62 = 3,007.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.84x = 7,237.62 × 3,007.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.84x = 21,768,010.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,768,010.66/5,244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.37

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