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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,249.72, 7,244.39 and 3,010.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,249.72, 7,244.39 and 3,010.04 is: 4,153.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,249.72 : 7,244.39 = 3,010.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,249.72/7,244.39 = 3,010.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,249.72x = 7,244.39 × 3,010.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,249.72x = 21,805,903.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,805,903.68/5,249.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.73

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