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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,436.03, 7,501.10 and 3,045.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,436.03, 7,501.10 and 3,045.68 is: 4,202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,436.03 : 7,501.10 = 3,045.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,436.03/7,501.10 = 3,045.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,436.03x = 7,501.10 × 3,045.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,436.03x = 22,845,920.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,845,920.36/5,436.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.68

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