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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,247, 7,240.92 and 3,150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,247, 7,240.92 and 3,150.72 is: 4,348.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,247 : 7,240.92 = 3,150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,247/7,240.92 = 3,150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,247x = 7,240.92 × 3,150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,247x = 22,814,111.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,814,111.46/5,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.03

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