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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.55, 7,575.38 and 3,075.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.55, 7,575.38 and 3,075.66 is: 4,613.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.55 : 7,575.38 = 3,075.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.55/7,575.38 = 3,075.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.55x = 7,575.38 × 3,075.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.55x = 23,299,277.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,299,277.87/5,050.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.22

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