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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,076.64, 7,007.88 and 3,679.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,076.64, 7,007.88 and 3,679.12 is: 5,078.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,076.64 : 7,007.88 = 3,679.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,076.64/7,007.88 = 3,679.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,076.64x = 7,007.88 × 3,679.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,076.64x = 25,782,831.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,782,831.47/5,076.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,078.72

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