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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.44, 7,510.14 and 3,157.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.44, 7,510.14 and 3,157.26 is: 4,739.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.44 : 7,510.14 = 3,157.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.44/7,510.14 = 3,157.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.44x = 7,510.14 × 3,157.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.44x = 23,711,464.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,711,464.62/5,002.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,739.98

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