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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.93, 7,237.18 and 3,006.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.93, 7,237.18 and 3,006.50 is: 4,148.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.93 : 7,237.18 = 3,006.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.93/7,237.18 = 3,006.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.93x = 7,237.18 × 3,006.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.93x = 21,758,549.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,758,549.24/5,244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.49

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