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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.96, 7,544.43 and 3,363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.96, 7,544.43 and 3,363.18 is: 5,046.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.96 : 7,544.43 = 3,363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.96/7,544.43 = 3,363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.96x = 7,544.43 × 3,363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.96x = 25,373,276.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,373,276.09/5,027.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.44

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