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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.78, 7,545.14 and 3,083.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.78, 7,545.14 and 3,083.91 is: 4,620.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.78 : 7,545.14 = 3,083.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.78/7,545.14 = 3,083.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.78x = 7,545.14 × 3,083.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.78x = 23,268,494.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,268,494.97/5,035.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.63

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