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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.93, 7,603.50 and 3,436.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.93, 7,603.50 and 3,436.53 is: 5,153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.93 : 7,603.50 = 3,436.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.93/7,603.50 = 3,436.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.93x = 7,603.50 × 3,436.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.93x = 26,129,640.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,129,640.23/5,069.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,153.85

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