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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.31, 7,556.27 and 3,090.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.31, 7,556.27 and 3,090.31 is: 4,638.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.31 : 7,556.27 = 3,090.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.31/7,556.27 = 3,090.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.31x = 7,556.27 × 3,090.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.31x = 23,351,216.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,351,216.74/5,034.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.41

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