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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.63, 7,512.97 and 3,443.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.63, 7,512.97 and 3,443.92 is: 5,165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.63 : 7,512.97 = 3,443.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.63/7,512.97 = 3,443.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.63x = 7,512.97 × 3,443.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.63x = 25,874,040.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,874,040.25/5,008.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,165.89

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