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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,246.84, 7,240.38 and 3,009.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,246.84, 7,240.38 and 3,009.62 is: 4,153.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,246.84 : 7,240.38 = 3,009.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,246.84/7,240.38 = 3,009.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,246.84x = 7,240.38 × 3,009.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,246.84x = 21,790,792.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,790,792.46/5,246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.13

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