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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,245.76, 7,237.08 and 3,007.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,245.76, 7,237.08 and 3,007.16 is: 4,148.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,245.76 : 7,237.08 = 3,007.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,245.76/7,237.08 = 3,007.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,245.76x = 7,237.08 × 3,007.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,245.76x = 21,763,057.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,763,057.49/5,245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.69

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