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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.38, 7,570.71 and 3,195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.38, 7,570.71 and 3,195.84 is: 4,790.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.38 : 7,570.71 = 3,195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.38/7,570.71 = 3,195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.38x = 7,570.71 × 3,195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.38x = 24,194,777.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,194,777.85/5,050.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,790.68

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