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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.49, 7,835.81 and 3,034.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.49, 7,835.81 and 3,034.85 is: 4,550.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.49 : 7,835.81 = 3,034.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.49/7,835.81 = 3,034.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.49x = 7,835.81 × 3,034.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.49x = 23,780,453.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,780,453.63/5,225.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.86

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