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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,073.63, 7,606.43 and 3,329.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,073.63, 7,606.43 and 3,329.51 is: 4,991.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,073.63 : 7,606.43 = 3,329.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,073.63/7,606.43 = 3,329.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,073.63x = 7,606.43 × 3,329.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,073.63x = 25,325,630.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,325,630.07/5,073.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.62

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