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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.92, 7,552.33 and 3,061.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.92, 7,552.33 and 3,061.10 is: 4,591.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.92 : 7,552.33 = 3,061.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.92/7,552.33 = 3,061.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.92x = 7,552.33 × 3,061.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.92x = 23,118,391.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,118,391.95/5,034.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.61

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