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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,087.28, 7,635.24 and 2,011.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,087.28, 7,635.24 and 2,011.44 is: 3,018.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,087.28 : 7,635.24 = 2,011.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,087.28/7,635.24 = 2,011.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,087.28x = 7,635.24 × 2,011.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,087.28x = 15,357,827.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,357,827.15/5,087.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.87

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