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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.46, 7,510.41 and 3,162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.46, 7,510.41 and 3,162.66 is: 4,741.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.46 : 7,510.41 = 3,162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.46/7,510.41 = 3,162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.46x = 7,510.41 × 3,162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.46x = 23,752,873.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,752,873.29/5,009.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,741.60

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