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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,076.34, 7,007.51 and 3,087.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,076.34, 7,007.51 and 3,087.53 is: 4,262.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,076.34 : 7,007.51 = 3,087.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,076.34/7,007.51 = 3,087.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,076.34x = 7,007.51 × 3,087.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,076.34x = 21,635,899.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,635,899.43/5,076.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.11

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