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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,077.55, 7,007.81 and 3,088.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,077.55, 7,007.81 and 3,088.73 is: 4,262.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,077.55 : 7,007.81 = 3,088.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,077.55/7,007.81 = 3,088.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,077.55x = 7,007.81 × 3,088.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,077.55x = 21,645,182.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,645,182.50/5,077.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.92

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