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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.62, 7,503.57 and 3,050.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.62, 7,503.57 and 3,050.73 is: 4,575.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.62 : 7,503.57 = 3,050.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.62/7,503.57 = 3,050.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.62x = 7,503.57 × 3,050.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.62x = 22,891,366.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,891,366.11/5,002.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.88

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