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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.68, 7,498.26 and 3,055.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.68, 7,498.26 and 3,055.25 is: 4,580.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.68 : 7,498.26 = 3,055.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.68/7,498.26 = 3,055.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.68x = 7,498.26 × 3,055.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.68x = 22,909,058.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,909,058.87/5,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.27

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