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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,087.94, 7,638.99 and 2,624.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,087.94, 7,638.99 and 2,624.52 is: 3,940.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,087.94 : 7,638.99 = 2,624.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,087.94/7,638.99 = 2,624.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,087.94x = 7,638.99 × 2,624.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,087.94x = 20,048,682.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,048,682.03/5,087.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.43

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