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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.40, 7,512.60 and 3,258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.40, 7,512.60 and 3,258.80 is: 4,888.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.40 : 7,512.60 = 3,258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.40/7,512.60 = 3,258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.40x = 7,512.60 × 3,258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.40x = 24,482,060.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,482,060.88/5,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,888.20

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