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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.13, 7,516.22 and 3,039.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.13, 7,516.22 and 3,039.44 is: 4,560.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.13 : 7,516.22 = 3,039.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.13/7,516.22 = 3,039.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.13x = 7,516.22 × 3,039.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.13x = 22,845,046.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,845,046.94/5,009.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.68

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