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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.08, 7,577.28 and 4,620.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.08, 7,577.28 and 4,620.24 is: 6,932.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.08 : 7,577.28 = 4,620.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.08/7,577.28 = 4,620.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.08x = 7,577.28 × 4,620.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.08x = 35,008,852.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,008,852.15/5,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,932.34

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