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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,246.71, 7,240.24 and 3,007.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,246.71, 7,240.24 and 3,007.03 is: 4,149.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,246.71 : 7,240.24 = 3,007.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,246.71/7,240.24 = 3,007.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,246.71x = 7,240.24 × 3,007.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,246.71x = 21,771,618.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,771,618.89/5,246.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.58

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