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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.98, 7,554.42 and 3,302.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.98, 7,554.42 and 3,302.82 is: 4,957.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.98 : 7,554.42 = 3,302.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.98/7,554.42 = 3,302.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.98x = 7,554.42 × 3,302.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.98x = 24,950,889.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,950,889.46/5,032.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.48

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