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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.50, 7,572.83 and 3,639.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.50, 7,572.83 and 3,639.96 is: 5,464.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.50 : 7,572.83 = 3,639.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.50/7,572.83 = 3,639.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.50x = 7,572.83 × 3,639.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.50x = 27,564,780.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,564,780.09/5,044.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,464.32

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