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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.31, 7,555.48 and 3,999.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.31, 7,555.48 and 3,999.95 is: 6,004.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.31 : 7,555.48 = 3,999.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.31/7,555.48 = 3,999.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.31x = 7,555.48 × 3,999.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.31x = 30,221,522.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,221,522.78/5,033.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,004.31

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