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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.63, 7,569.59 and 3,195.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.63, 7,569.59 and 3,195.09 is: 4,789.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.63 : 7,569.59 = 3,195.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.63/7,569.59 = 3,195.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.63x = 7,569.59 × 3,195.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.63x = 24,185,505.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,185,505.34/5,049.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,789.56

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