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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.70, 7,553.55 and 3,286.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.70, 7,553.55 and 3,286.10 is: 4,929.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.70 : 7,553.55 = 3,286.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.70/7,553.55 = 3,286.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.70x = 7,553.55 × 3,286.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.70x = 24,821,720.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,821,720.66/5,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,929.15

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