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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,082.52, 7,007.16 and 3,665.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,082.52, 7,007.16 and 3,665.02 is: 5,052.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,082.52 : 7,007.16 = 3,665.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,082.52/7,007.16 = 3,665.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,082.52x = 7,007.16 × 3,665.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,082.52x = 25,681,381.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,681,381.54/5,082.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.88

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