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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,043.83, 7,569.68 and 3,494.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,043.83, 7,569.68 and 3,494.70 is: 5,244.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,043.83 : 7,569.68 = 3,494.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,043.83/7,569.68 = 3,494.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,043.83x = 7,569.68 × 3,494.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,043.83x = 26,453,743.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,453,743.22/5,043.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,244.78

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