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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.42, 7,690.55 and 3,049.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.42, 7,690.55 and 3,049.52 is: 4,575.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.42 : 7,690.55 = 3,049.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.42/7,690.55 = 3,049.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.42x = 7,690.55 × 3,049.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.42x = 23,452,512.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,452,512.82/5,125.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.73

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