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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,249.68, 7,242.53 and 3,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,249.68, 7,242.53 and 3,011.20 is: 4,154.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,249.68 : 7,242.53 = 3,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,249.68/7,242.53 = 3,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,249.68x = 7,242.53 × 3,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,249.68x = 21,808,673.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,808,673.17/5,249.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.29

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