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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,130.07, 7,709.53 and 3,050.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,130.07, 7,709.53 and 3,050.44 is: 4,584.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,130.07 : 7,709.53 = 3,050.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,130.07/7,709.53 = 3,050.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,130.07x = 7,709.53 × 3,050.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,130.07x = 23,517,480.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,517,480.88/5,130.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.24

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