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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,017.68, 7,511.40 and 4,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,017.68, 7,511.40 and 4,035.60 is: 6,041.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,017.68 : 7,511.40 = 4,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,017.68/7,511.40 = 4,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,017.68x = 7,511.40 × 4,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,017.68x = 30,313,005.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,313,005.84/5,017.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.24

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