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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.39, 7,845.04 and 3,035.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.39, 7,845.04 and 3,035.69 is: 4,557.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.39 : 7,845.04 = 3,035.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.39/7,845.04 = 3,035.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.39x = 7,845.04 × 3,035.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.39x = 23,815,109.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,815,109.48/5,225.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.58

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