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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.63, 7,557.41 and 4,215.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.63, 7,557.41 and 4,215.62 is: 6,307.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.63 : 7,557.41 = 4,215.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.63/7,557.41 = 4,215.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.63x = 7,557.41 × 4,215.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.63x = 31,859,168.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,859,168.74/5,050.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,307.96

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