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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.35, 7,566.01 and 3,404.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.35, 7,566.01 and 3,404.03 is: 5,099.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.35 : 7,566.01 = 3,404.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.35/7,566.01 = 3,404.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.35x = 7,566.01 × 3,404.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.35x = 25,754,878.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,754,878.68/5,050.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,099.62

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