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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.88, 7,550.43 and 4,045.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.88, 7,550.43 and 4,045.26 is: 6,066.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.88 : 7,550.43 = 4,045.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.88/7,550.43 = 4,045.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.88x = 7,550.43 × 4,045.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.88x = 30,543,452.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,543,452.46/5,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,066.37

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