Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,078.04, 7,596 and 4,767
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5,078.04, 7,596 and 4,767 is: 7,130.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,078.04 : 7,596 = 4,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,078.04/7,596 = 4,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,078.04x = 7,596 × 4,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,078.04x = 36,210,132 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,210,132/5,078.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,130.73
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