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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,019.76, 7,476.17 and 4,961.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,019.76, 7,476.17 and 4,961.44 is: 7,389.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,019.76 : 7,476.17 = 4,961.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,019.76/7,476.17 = 4,961.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,019.76x = 7,476.17 × 4,961.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,019.76x = 37,092,568.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,092,568.88/5,019.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.31

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