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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.47, 7,550.20 and 3,301.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.47, 7,550.20 and 3,301.69 is: 4,952.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.47 : 7,550.20 = 3,301.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.47/7,550.20 = 3,301.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.47x = 7,550.20 × 3,301.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.47x = 24,928,419.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,928,419.84/5,033.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.53

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