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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.10, 7,549.65 and 3,186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.10, 7,549.65 and 3,186.30 is: 4,779.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.10 : 7,549.65 = 3,186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.10/7,549.65 = 3,186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.10x = 7,549.65 × 3,186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.10x = 24,055,449.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,055,449.80/5,033.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.45

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