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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,046.28, 7,560.86 and 3,094.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,046.28, 7,560.86 and 3,094.44 is: 4,636.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,046.28 : 7,560.86 = 3,094.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,046.28/7,560.86 = 3,094.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,046.28x = 7,560.86 × 3,094.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,046.28x = 23,396,627.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,396,627.62/5,046.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.41

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