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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.96, 7,544.09 and 3,083.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.96, 7,544.09 and 3,083.06 is: 4,619.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.96 : 7,544.09 = 3,083.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.96/7,544.09 = 3,083.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.96x = 7,544.09 × 3,083.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.96x = 23,258,891.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,258,891.34/5,034.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.48

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