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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.73, 7,492.51 and 3,108.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.73, 7,492.51 and 3,108.35 is: 4,650.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.73 : 7,492.51 = 3,108.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.73/7,492.51 = 3,108.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.73x = 7,492.51 × 3,108.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.73x = 23,289,343.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,289,343.46/5,007.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.68

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