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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.97, 7,561.71 and 4,102.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.97, 7,561.71 and 4,102.98 is: 6,160.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.97 : 7,561.71 = 4,102.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.97/7,561.71 = 4,102.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.97x = 7,561.71 × 4,102.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.97x = 31,025,544.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,025,544.90/5,035.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,160.79

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