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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,076.50, 7,615.71 and 2,303.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,076.50, 7,615.71 and 2,303.39 is: 3,455.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,076.50 : 7,615.71 = 2,303.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,076.50/7,615.71 = 2,303.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,076.50x = 7,615.71 × 2,303.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,076.50x = 17,541,950.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,541,950.26/5,076.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.52

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