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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,249.17, 7,244.56 and 3,011.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,249.17, 7,244.56 and 3,011.28 is: 4,155.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,249.17 : 7,244.56 = 3,011.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,249.17/7,244.56 = 3,011.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,249.17x = 7,244.56 × 3,011.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,249.17x = 21,815,358.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,815,358.30/5,249.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.96

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