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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.53, 7,517.84 and 3,062.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.53, 7,517.84 and 3,062.75 is: 4,595.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.53 : 7,517.84 = 3,062.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.53/7,517.84 = 3,062.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.53x = 7,517.84 × 3,062.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.53x = 23,025,211.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,025,211.56/5,010.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.37

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