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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.20, 7,536.74 and 3,272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.20, 7,536.74 and 3,272.52 is: 4,903.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.20 : 7,536.74 = 3,272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.20/7,536.74 = 3,272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.20x = 7,536.74 × 3,272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.20x = 24,664,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,664,132.38/5,030.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.21

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