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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.73, 7,521.12 and 4,114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.73, 7,521.12 and 4,114.08 is: 6,143.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.73 : 7,521.12 = 4,114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.73/7,521.12 = 4,114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.73x = 7,521.12 × 4,114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.73x = 30,942,489.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,942,489.37/5,036.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,143.37

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