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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,248.58, 7,243.73 and 3,010.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,248.58, 7,243.73 and 3,010.02 is: 4,154.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,248.58 : 7,243.73 = 3,010.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,248.58/7,243.73 = 3,010.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,248.58x = 7,243.73 × 3,010.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,248.58x = 21,803,757.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,803,757.12/5,248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.22

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