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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.70, 7,505.55 and 4,031.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.70, 7,505.55 and 4,031.70 is: 6,047.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.70 : 7,505.55 = 4,031.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.70/7,505.55 = 4,031.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.70x = 7,505.55 × 4,031.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.70x = 30,260,125.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,260,125.94/5,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,047.55

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