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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.48, 7,511.96 and 3,153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.48, 7,511.96 and 3,153.92 is: 4,730.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.48 : 7,511.96 = 3,153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.48/7,511.96 = 3,153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.48x = 7,511.96 × 3,153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.48x = 23,692,120.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,692,120.88/5,008.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,730.40

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