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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,620.50, 7,759.89 and 5,030.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,620.50, 7,759.89 and 5,030.01 is: 6,944.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,620.50 : 7,759.89 = 5,030.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,620.50/7,759.89 = 5,030.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,620.50x = 7,759.89 × 5,030.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,620.50x = 39,032,324.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,032,324.30/5,620.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,944.64

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