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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,247.65, 7,241.63 and 3,010.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,247.65, 7,241.63 and 3,010.83 is: 4,154.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,247.65 : 7,241.63 = 3,010.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,247.65/7,241.63 = 3,010.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,247.65x = 7,241.63 × 3,010.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,247.65x = 21,803,301.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,803,301.80/5,247.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.87

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