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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.38, 7,554.66 and 4,107.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.38, 7,554.66 and 4,107.27 is: 6,162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.38 : 7,554.66 = 4,107.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.38/7,554.66 = 4,107.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.38x = 7,554.66 × 4,107.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.38x = 31,029,028.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,029,028.38/5,035.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,162.20

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