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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.97, 7,547.95 and 3,300.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.97, 7,547.95 and 3,300.19 is: 4,950.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.97 : 7,547.95 = 3,300.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.97/7,547.95 = 3,300.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.97x = 7,547.95 × 3,300.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.97x = 24,909,669.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,909,669.11/5,031.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.28

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