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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,080.68, 7,008.26 and 3,092.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,080.68, 7,008.26 and 3,092.63 is: 4,265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,080.68 : 7,008.26 = 3,092.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,080.68/7,008.26 = 3,092.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,080.68x = 7,008.26 × 3,092.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,080.68x = 21,673,904.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,673,904.62/5,080.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.95

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