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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.03, 7,542.52 and 3,082.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.03, 7,542.52 and 3,082.16 is: 4,618.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.03 : 7,542.52 = 3,082.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.03/7,542.52 = 3,082.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.03x = 7,542.52 × 3,082.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.03x = 23,247,208.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,247,208.03/5,034.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.01

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