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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.28, 7,509.48 and 3,032.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.28, 7,509.48 and 3,032.34 is: 4,548.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.28 : 7,509.48 = 3,032.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.28/7,509.48 = 3,032.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.28x = 7,509.48 × 3,032.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.28x = 22,771,296.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,771,296.58/5,006.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.55

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