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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.64, 7,502.10 and 3,049.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.64, 7,502.10 and 3,049.72 is: 4,574.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.64 : 7,502.10 = 3,049.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.64/7,502.10 = 3,049.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.64x = 7,502.10 × 3,049.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.64x = 22,879,304.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,879,304.41/5,001.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.36

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