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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.76, 7,508.88 and 2,084.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.76, 7,508.88 and 2,084.16 is: 3,127.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.76 : 7,508.88 = 2,084.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.76/7,508.88 = 2,084.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.76x = 7,508.88 × 2,084.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.76x = 15,649,707.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,649,707.34/5,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.59

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