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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.06, 7,549.89 and 3,086.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.06, 7,549.89 and 3,086.06 is: 4,632.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.06 : 7,549.89 = 3,086.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.06/7,549.89 = 3,086.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.06x = 7,549.89 × 3,086.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.06x = 23,299,413.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,299,413.53/5,030.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.03

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