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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.55, 7,542.18 and 3,383.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.55, 7,542.18 and 3,383.01 is: 5,072.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.55 : 7,542.18 = 3,383.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.55/7,542.18 = 3,383.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.55x = 7,542.18 × 3,383.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.55x = 25,515,270.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,515,270.36/5,030.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,072.06

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