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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,248.62, 7,242.48 and 3,010.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,248.62, 7,242.48 and 3,010.14 is: 4,153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,248.62 : 7,242.48 = 3,010.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,248.62/7,242.48 = 3,010.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,248.62x = 7,242.48 × 3,010.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,248.62x = 21,800,878.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,800,878.75/5,248.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.64

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