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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,246.24, 7,240.51 and 3,007.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,246.24, 7,240.51 and 3,007.69 is: 4,151.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,246.24 : 7,240.51 = 3,007.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,246.24/7,240.51 = 3,007.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,246.24x = 7,240.51 × 3,007.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,246.24x = 21,777,189.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,777,189.54/5,246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.01

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