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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.37, 7,509.79 and 3,062.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.37, 7,509.79 and 3,062.94 is: 4,591.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.37 : 7,509.79 = 3,062.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.37/7,509.79 = 3,062.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.37x = 7,509.79 × 3,062.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.37x = 23,002,036.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,002,036.18/5,009.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.80

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