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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.76, 7,509.52 and 1,308.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.76, 7,509.52 and 1,308.96 is: 1,963.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.76 : 7,509.52 = 1,308.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.76/7,509.52 = 1,308.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.76x = 7,509.52 × 1,308.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.76x = 9,829,661.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,829,661.30/5,006.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.28

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