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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.04, 7,558.82 and 3,663.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.04, 7,558.82 and 3,663.23 is: 5,492.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.04 : 7,558.82 = 3,663.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.04/7,558.82 = 3,663.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.04x = 7,558.82 × 3,663.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.04x = 27,689,653.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,689,653.82/5,041.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,492.85

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