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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.78, 7,546.64 and 3,084.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.78, 7,546.64 and 3,084.91 is: 4,622.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.78 : 7,546.64 = 3,084.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.78/7,546.64 = 3,084.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.78x = 7,546.64 × 3,084.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.78x = 23,280,705.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,280,705.20/5,036.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.14

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