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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,082.08, 7,013.38 and 3,592.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,082.08, 7,013.38 and 3,592.62 is: 4,957.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,082.08 : 7,013.38 = 3,592.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,082.08/7,013.38 = 3,592.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,082.08x = 7,013.38 × 3,592.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,082.08x = 25,196,409.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,196,409.26/5,082.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.89

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