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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.28, 7,544.39 and 3,083.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.28, 7,544.39 and 3,083.41 is: 4,619.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.28 : 7,544.39 = 3,083.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.28/7,544.39 = 3,083.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.28x = 7,544.39 × 3,083.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.28x = 23,262,409.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,262,409.85/5,035.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.88

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