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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.06, 7,551.39 and 3,087.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.06, 7,551.39 and 3,087.06 is: 4,633.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.06 : 7,551.39 = 3,087.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.06/7,551.39 = 3,087.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.06x = 7,551.39 × 3,087.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.06x = 23,311,594.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,311,594.01/5,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.54

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