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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,249.78, 7,244.82 and 3,232.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,249.78, 7,244.82 and 3,232.43 is: 4,460.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,249.78 : 7,244.82 = 3,232.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,249.78/7,244.82 = 3,232.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,249.78x = 7,244.82 × 3,232.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,249.78x = 23,418,337.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,418,337.29/5,249.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,460.83

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