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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,249.32, 7,243.49 and 3,011.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,249.32, 7,243.49 and 3,011.14 is: 4,155.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,249.32 : 7,243.49 = 3,011.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,249.32/7,243.49 = 3,011.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,249.32x = 7,243.49 × 3,011.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,249.32x = 21,811,135.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,811,135.80/5,249.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.04

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