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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.79, 7,506.61 and 3,037.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.79, 7,506.61 and 3,037.02 is: 4,549.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.79 : 7,506.61 = 3,037.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.79/7,506.61 = 3,037.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.79x = 7,506.61 × 3,037.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.79x = 22,797,722.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,797,722.88/5,010.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.73

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