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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.39, 7,511.15 and 4,275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.39, 7,511.15 and 4,275.48 is: 6,405.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.39 : 7,511.15 = 4,275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.39/7,511.15 = 4,275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.39x = 7,511.15 × 4,275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.39x = 32,113,712.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,113,712.67/5,013.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,405.59

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