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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,084.78, 7,625.41 and 2,416.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,084.78, 7,625.41 and 2,416.06 is: 3,623.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,084.78 : 7,625.41 = 2,416.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,084.78/7,625.41 = 2,416.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,084.78x = 7,625.41 × 2,416.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,084.78x = 18,423,422.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,423,422.98/5,084.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.25

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