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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,249.87, 7,244.30 and 3,011.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,249.87, 7,244.30 and 3,011.24 is: 4,155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,249.87 : 7,244.30 = 3,011.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,249.87/7,244.30 = 3,011.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,249.87x = 7,244.30 × 3,011.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,249.87x = 21,814,325.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,814,325.93/5,249.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.21

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