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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,203.53, 7,805.30 and 3,011.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,203.53, 7,805.30 and 3,011.06 is: 4,516.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,203.53 : 7,805.30 = 3,011.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,203.53/7,805.30 = 3,011.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,203.53x = 7,805.30 × 3,011.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,203.53x = 23,502,231.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,502,231.08/5,203.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.59

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