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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.91, 7,533.33 and 3,076.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.91, 7,533.33 and 3,076.03 is: 4,608.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.91 : 7,533.33 = 3,076.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.91/7,533.33 = 3,076.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.91x = 7,533.33 × 3,076.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.91x = 23,172,749.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,172,749.08/5,027.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,608.82

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