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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,246.03, 7,240.77 and 3,255.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,246.03, 7,240.77 and 3,255.41 is: 4,493.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,246.03 : 7,240.77 = 3,255.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,246.03/7,240.77 = 3,255.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,246.03x = 7,240.77 × 3,255.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,246.03x = 23,571,638.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,571,638.86/5,246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.24

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