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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,248.36, 7,246.44 and 3,483.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,248.36, 7,246.44 and 3,483.64 is: 4,809.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,248.36 : 7,246.44 = 3,483.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,248.36/7,246.44 = 3,483.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,248.36x = 7,246.44 × 3,483.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,248.36x = 25,243,988.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,243,988.24/5,248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,809.88

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