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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.60, 7,545.78 and 3,709.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.60, 7,545.78 and 3,709.56 is: 5,566.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.60 : 7,545.78 = 3,709.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.60/7,545.78 = 3,709.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.60x = 7,545.78 × 3,709.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.60x = 27,991,523.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,991,523.66/5,028.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.46

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