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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.81, 7,558.52 and 3,091.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.81, 7,558.52 and 3,091.81 is: 4,640.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.81 : 7,558.52 = 3,091.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.81/7,558.52 = 3,091.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.81x = 7,558.52 × 3,091.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.81x = 23,369,507.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,369,507.72/5,035.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.67

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