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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.64, 7,510.28 and 2,082.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.64, 7,510.28 and 2,082.96 is: 3,125.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.64 : 7,510.28 = 2,082.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.64/7,510.28 = 2,082.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.64x = 7,510.28 × 2,082.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.64x = 15,643,612.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,643,612.83/5,004.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.82

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