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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.56, 7,526.72 and 3,070.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.56, 7,526.72 and 3,070.56 is: 4,608.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.56 : 7,526.72 = 3,070.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.56/7,526.72 = 3,070.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.56x = 7,526.72 × 3,070.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.56x = 23,111,245.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,111,245.36/5,014.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,608.83

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