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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.71, 7,541.91 and 3,706.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.71, 7,541.91 and 3,706.07 is: 5,553.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.71 : 7,541.91 = 3,706.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.71/7,541.91 = 3,706.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.71x = 7,541.91 × 3,706.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.71x = 27,950,808.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,950,808.68/5,032.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,553.83

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