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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,103.48, 7,657.74 and 3,023.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,103.48, 7,657.74 and 3,023.40 is: 4,536.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,103.48 : 7,657.74 = 3,023.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,103.48/7,657.74 = 3,023.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,103.48x = 7,657.74 × 3,023.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,103.48x = 23,152,411.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,152,411.12/5,103.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,536.59

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