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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,751.53, 7,119.09 and 3,362.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,751.53, 7,119.09 and 3,362.59 is: 5,038.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,751.53 : 7,119.09 = 3,362.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,751.53/7,119.09 = 3,362.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,751.53x = 7,119.09 × 3,362.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,751.53x = 23,938,580.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,938,580.84/4,751.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.08

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