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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.91, 7,509.58 and 3,447.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.91, 7,509.58 and 3,447.74 is: 5,160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.91 : 7,509.58 = 3,447.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.91/7,509.58 = 3,447.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.91x = 7,509.58 × 3,447.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.91x = 25,891,033.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,891,033.18/5,016.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,160.76

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