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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.88, 7,510.32 and 3,055.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.88, 7,510.32 and 3,055.32 is: 4,582.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.88 : 7,510.32 = 3,055.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.88/7,510.32 = 3,055.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.88x = 7,510.32 × 3,055.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.88x = 22,946,430.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,946,430.90/5,006.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.98

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