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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.93, 7,575.71 and 3,104.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.93, 7,575.71 and 3,104.31 is: 4,656.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.93 : 7,575.71 = 3,104.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.93/7,575.71 = 3,104.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.93x = 7,575.71 × 3,104.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.93x = 23,517,336.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,517,336.79/5,049.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.96

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