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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.36, 7,512.16 and 3,061.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.36, 7,512.16 and 3,061.20 is: 4,592.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.36 : 7,512.16 = 3,061.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.36/7,512.16 = 3,061.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.36x = 7,512.16 × 3,061.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.36x = 22,996,224.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,996,224.19/5,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.48

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