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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,621.48, 7,759.83 and 5,030.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,621.48, 7,759.83 and 5,030.99 is: 6,944.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,621.48 : 7,759.83 = 5,030.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,621.48/7,759.83 = 5,030.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,621.48x = 7,759.83 × 5,030.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,621.48x = 39,039,563.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,039,563.18/5,621.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,944.72

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