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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.23, 7,502.91 and 3,055.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.23, 7,502.91 and 3,055.51 is: 4,576.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.23 : 7,502.91 = 3,055.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.23/7,502.91 = 3,055.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.23x = 7,502.91 × 3,055.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.23x = 22,925,216.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,925,216.53/5,009.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,576.59

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