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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.38, 7,546.50 and 3,184.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.38, 7,546.50 and 3,184.90 is: 4,769.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.38 : 7,546.50 = 3,184.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.38/7,546.50 = 3,184.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.38x = 7,546.50 × 3,184.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.38x = 24,034,847.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,034,847.85/5,039.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,769.41

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