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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,080.52, 7,004.40 and 3,663.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,080.52, 7,004.40 and 3,663.02 is: 5,050.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,080.52 : 7,004.40 = 3,663.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,080.52/7,004.40 = 3,663.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,080.52x = 7,004.40 × 3,663.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,080.52x = 25,657,257.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,657,257.29/5,080.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,050.12

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