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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,246.45, 7,239.83 and 3,008.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,246.45, 7,239.83 and 3,008.22 is: 4,151.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,246.45 : 7,239.83 = 3,008.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,246.45/7,239.83 = 3,008.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,246.45x = 7,239.83 × 3,008.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,246.45x = 21,778,986.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,778,986.36/5,246.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.18

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