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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,087.57, 7,629.80 and 3,007.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,087.57, 7,629.80 and 3,007.01 is: 4,509.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,087.57 : 7,629.80 = 3,007.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,087.57/7,629.80 = 3,007.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,087.57x = 7,629.80 × 3,007.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,087.57x = 22,942,888.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,942,888.94/5,087.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.60

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