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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.97, 7,550.95 and 3,302.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.97, 7,550.95 and 3,302.19 is: 4,953.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.97 : 7,550.95 = 3,302.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.97/7,550.95 = 3,302.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.97x = 7,550.95 × 3,302.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.97x = 24,934,671.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,934,671.58/5,033.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,953.28

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