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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.58, 7,561.96 and 3,187.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.58, 7,561.96 and 3,187.30 is: 4,780.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.58 : 7,561.96 = 3,187.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.58/7,561.96 = 3,187.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.58x = 7,561.96 × 3,187.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.58x = 24,102,235.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,102,235.11/5,041.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,780.69

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