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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.02, 7,539.70 and 3,296.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.02, 7,539.70 and 3,296.38 is: 4,938.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.02 : 7,539.70 = 3,296.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.02/7,539.70 = 3,296.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.02x = 7,539.70 × 3,296.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.02x = 24,853,716.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,853,716.29/5,033.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,938.13

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