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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.46, 7,551.45 and 3,303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.46, 7,551.45 and 3,303.06 is: 4,952.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.46 : 7,551.45 = 3,303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.46/7,551.45 = 3,303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.46x = 7,551.45 × 3,303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.46x = 24,942,892.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,942,892.44/5,036.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.47

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