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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,076.62, 7,005.74 and 2,808.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,076.62, 7,005.74 and 2,808.02 is: 3,875.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,076.62 : 7,005.74 = 2,808.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,076.62/7,005.74 = 2,808.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,076.62x = 7,005.74 × 2,808.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,076.62x = 19,672,258.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,672,258.03/5,076.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.07

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