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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.70, 7,542.09 and 3,300.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.70, 7,542.09 and 3,300.06 is: 4,941.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.70 : 7,542.09 = 3,300.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.70/7,542.09 = 3,300.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.70x = 7,542.09 × 3,300.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.70x = 24,889,349.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,889,349.53/5,036.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,941.60

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