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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.66, 7,508.94 and 2,089.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.66, 7,508.94 and 2,089.15 is: 3,132.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.66 : 7,508.94 = 2,089.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.66/7,508.94 = 2,089.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.66x = 7,508.94 × 2,089.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.66x = 15,687,302.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,687,302.00/5,008.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.04

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