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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.69, 7,521.10 and 4,114.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.69, 7,521.10 and 4,114.07 is: 6,143.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.69 : 7,521.10 = 4,114.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.69/7,521.10 = 4,114.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.69x = 7,521.10 × 4,114.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.69x = 30,942,331.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,942,331.88/5,036.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,143.39

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