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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.37, 7,542.55 and 3,076.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.37, 7,542.55 and 3,076.47 is: 4,614.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.37 : 7,542.55 = 3,076.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.37/7,542.55 = 3,076.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.37x = 7,542.55 × 3,076.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.37x = 23,204,428.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,204,428.80/5,028.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.70

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