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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,078.99, 7,617.33 and 2,445.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,078.99, 7,617.33 and 2,445.14 is: 3,667.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,078.99 : 7,617.33 = 2,445.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,078.99/7,617.33 = 2,445.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,078.99x = 7,617.33 × 2,445.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,078.99x = 18,625,457.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,625,457.32/5,078.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.16

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