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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,247.66, 7,241.65 and 3,009.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,247.66, 7,241.65 and 3,009.39 is: 4,152.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,247.66 : 7,241.65 = 3,009.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,247.66/7,241.65 = 3,009.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,247.66x = 7,241.65 × 3,009.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,247.66x = 21,792,972.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,792,972.74/5,247.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.89

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