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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,246.98, 7,238.49 and 3,544.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,246.98, 7,238.49 and 3,544.94 is: 4,890.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,246.98 : 7,238.49 = 3,544.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,246.98/7,238.49 = 3,544.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,246.98x = 7,238.49 × 3,544.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,246.98x = 25,659,963.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,659,963.25/5,246.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.43

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