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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,249.52, 7,244.91 and 3,011.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,249.52, 7,244.91 and 3,011.67 is: 4,156.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,249.52 : 7,244.91 = 3,011.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,249.52/7,244.91 = 3,011.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,249.52x = 7,244.91 × 3,011.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,249.52x = 21,819,278.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,819,278.10/5,249.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.43

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