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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,245.54, 7,236.77 and 3,006.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,245.54, 7,236.77 and 3,006.23 is: 4,147.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,245.54 : 7,236.77 = 3,006.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,245.54/7,236.77 = 3,006.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,245.54x = 7,236.77 × 3,006.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,245.54x = 21,755,343.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,755,343.86/5,245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.40

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