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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.97, 7,552.45 and 3,303.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.97, 7,552.45 and 3,303.19 is: 4,954.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.97 : 7,552.45 = 3,303.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.97/7,552.45 = 3,303.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.97x = 7,552.45 × 3,303.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.97x = 24,947,177.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,947,177.32/5,034.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.78

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