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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,249.73, 7,245.32 and 3,011.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,249.73, 7,245.32 and 3,011.16 is: 4,155.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,249.73 : 7,245.32 = 3,011.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,249.73/7,245.32 = 3,011.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,249.73x = 7,245.32 × 3,011.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,249.73x = 21,816,802.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,816,802.72/5,249.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.80

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