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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,246.64, 7,240.46 and 3,008.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,246.64, 7,240.46 and 3,008.75 is: 4,152.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,246.64 : 7,240.46 = 3,008.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,246.64/7,240.46 = 3,008.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,246.64x = 7,240.46 × 3,008.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,246.64x = 21,784,682.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,784,682.78/5,246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.12

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