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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,249.64, 7,244.29 and 3,009.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,249.64, 7,244.29 and 3,009.97 is: 4,153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,249.64 : 7,244.29 = 3,009.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,249.64/7,244.29 = 3,009.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,249.64x = 7,244.29 × 3,009.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,249.64x = 21,805,095.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,805,095.57/5,249.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.64

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