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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.56, 7,541.42 and 3,365.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.56, 7,541.42 and 3,365.59 is: 5,046.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.56 : 7,541.42 = 3,365.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.56/7,541.42 = 3,365.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.56x = 7,541.42 × 3,365.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.56x = 25,381,345.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,381,345.58/5,029.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.43

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