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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,230.16, 7,849.01 and 3,035.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,230.16, 7,849.01 and 3,035.96 is: 4,556.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,230.16 : 7,849.01 = 3,035.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,230.16/7,849.01 = 3,035.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,230.16x = 7,849.01 × 3,035.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,230.16x = 23,829,248.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,829,248.74/5,230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,556.13

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