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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.28, 7,507.44 and 3,154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.28, 7,507.44 and 3,154.08 is: 4,732.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.28 : 7,507.44 = 3,154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.28/7,507.44 = 3,154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.28x = 7,507.44 × 3,154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.28x = 23,679,066.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,679,066.36/5,003.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,732.71

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