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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.68, 7,516.70 and 2,088.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.68, 7,516.70 and 2,088.30 is: 3,132.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.68 : 7,516.70 = 2,088.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.68/7,516.70 = 2,088.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.68x = 7,516.70 × 2,088.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.68x = 15,697,124.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,697,124.61/5,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.73

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