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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.33, 7,524.66 and 3,708.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.33, 7,524.66 and 3,708.96 is: 5,550.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.33 : 7,524.66 = 3,708.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.33/7,524.66 = 3,708.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.33x = 7,524.66 × 3,708.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.33x = 27,908,662.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,908,662.95/5,028.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,550.28

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