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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.44, 7,495.32 and 3,076.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.44, 7,495.32 and 3,076.98 is: 4,603.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.44 : 7,495.32 = 3,076.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.44/7,495.32 = 3,076.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.44x = 7,495.32 × 3,076.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.44x = 23,062,949.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,062,949.73/5,009.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.90

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