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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.79, 7,562.67 and 3,477.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.79, 7,562.67 and 3,477.16 is: 5,215.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.79 : 7,562.67 = 3,477.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.79/7,562.67 = 3,477.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.79x = 7,562.67 × 3,477.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.79x = 26,296,613.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,296,613.62/5,041.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,215.73

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