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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.82, 7,587.54 and 3,306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.82, 7,587.54 and 3,306.72 is: 4,954.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.82 : 7,587.54 = 3,306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.82/7,587.54 = 3,306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.82x = 7,587.54 × 3,306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.82x = 25,089,870.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,089,870.27/5,063.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.73

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