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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.27, 7,547.66 and 3,060.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.27, 7,547.66 and 3,060.30 is: 4,588.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.27 : 7,547.66 = 3,060.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.27/7,547.66 = 3,060.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.27x = 7,547.66 × 3,060.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.27x = 23,098,088.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,098,088.60/5,034.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.17

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