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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.04, 7,632.79 and 3,011.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.04, 7,632.79 and 3,011.62 is: 4,514.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.04 : 7,632.79 = 3,011.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.04/7,632.79 = 3,011.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.04x = 7,632.79 × 3,011.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.04x = 22,987,063.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,987,063.02/5,092.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.31

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