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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,249.68, 7,244.26 and 3,011.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,249.68, 7,244.26 and 3,011.08 is: 4,155.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,249.68 : 7,244.26 = 3,011.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,249.68/7,244.26 = 3,011.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,249.68x = 7,244.26 × 3,011.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,249.68x = 21,813,046.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,813,046.40/5,249.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.12

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