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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.71, 7,559.33 and 3,308.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.71, 7,559.33 and 3,308.31 is: 4,960.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.71 : 7,559.33 = 3,308.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.71/7,559.33 = 3,308.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.71x = 7,559.33 × 3,308.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.71x = 25,008,590.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,008,590.49/5,041.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,960.34

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