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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.91, 7,557.30 and 4,374.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.91, 7,557.30 and 4,374.81 is: 6,571.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.91 : 7,557.30 = 4,374.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.91/7,557.30 = 4,374.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.91x = 7,557.30 × 4,374.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.91x = 33,061,751.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,061,751.61/5,030.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,571.72

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