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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.82, 7,583.04 and 3,303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.82, 7,583.04 and 3,303.72 is: 4,950.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.82 : 7,583.04 = 3,303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.82/7,583.04 = 3,303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.82x = 7,583.04 × 3,303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.82x = 25,052,240.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,052,240.91/5,060.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.23

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