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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.86, 7,580.19 and 3,501.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.86, 7,580.19 and 3,501.69 is: 5,255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.86 : 7,580.19 = 3,501.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.86/7,580.19 = 3,501.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.86x = 7,580.19 × 3,501.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.86x = 26,543,475.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,543,475.52/5,050.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,255.24

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