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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,046.23, 7,554.94 and 4,007.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,046.23, 7,554.94 and 4,007.71 is: 6,000.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,046.23 : 7,554.94 = 4,007.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,046.23/7,554.94 = 4,007.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,046.23x = 7,554.94 × 4,007.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,046.23x = 30,277,965.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,277,965.52/5,046.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,000.12

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