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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,077.66, 7,007.98 and 3,088.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,077.66, 7,007.98 and 3,088.84 is: 4,263.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,077.66 : 7,007.98 = 3,088.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,077.66/7,007.98 = 3,088.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,077.66x = 7,007.98 × 3,088.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,077.66x = 21,646,528.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,646,528.94/5,077.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.09

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