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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.03, 7,545.52 and 3,084.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.03, 7,545.52 and 3,084.16 is: 4,621.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.03 : 7,545.52 = 3,084.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.03/7,545.52 = 3,084.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.03x = 7,545.52 × 3,084.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.03x = 23,271,590.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,271,590.96/5,036.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.02

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