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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,091.36, 7,626.59 and 3,005.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,091.36, 7,626.59 and 3,005.04 is: 4,501.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,091.36 : 7,626.59 = 3,005.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,091.36/7,626.59 = 3,005.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,091.36x = 7,626.59 × 3,005.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,091.36x = 22,918,208.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,918,208.01/5,091.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.39

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