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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.36, 7,604 and 3,003.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.36, 7,604 and 3,003.68 is: 4,505.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.36 : 7,604 = 3,003.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.36/7,604 = 3,003.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.36x = 7,604 × 3,003.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.36x = 22,839,982.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,839,982.72/5,069.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.50

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