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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.98, 7,541.78 and 4,615.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.98, 7,541.78 and 4,615.79 is: 6,919.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.98 : 7,541.78 = 4,615.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.98/7,541.78 = 4,615.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.98x = 7,541.78 × 4,615.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.98x = 34,811,211.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,811,211.92/5,030.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,919.37

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