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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,246.74, 7,240.52 and 3,008.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,246.74, 7,240.52 and 3,008.66 is: 4,151.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,246.74 : 7,240.52 = 3,008.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,246.74/7,240.52 = 3,008.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,246.74x = 7,240.52 × 3,008.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,246.74x = 21,784,262.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,784,262.90/5,246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.96

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