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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.77, 7,548.47 and 4,151.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.77, 7,548.47 and 4,151.37 is: 6,255.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.77 : 7,548.47 = 4,151.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.77/7,548.47 = 4,151.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.77x = 7,548.47 × 4,151.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.77x = 31,336,491.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,336,491.90/5,009.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,255.08

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