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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,249.12, 7,243.55 and 3,009.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,249.12, 7,243.55 and 3,009.44 is: 4,152.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,249.12 : 7,243.55 = 3,009.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,249.12/7,243.55 = 3,009.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,249.12x = 7,243.55 × 3,009.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,249.12x = 21,798,977.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,798,977.85/5,249.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.89

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