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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,104.08, 7,661.52 and 2,508.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,104.08, 7,661.52 and 2,508.84 is: 3,765.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,104.08 : 7,661.52 = 2,508.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,104.08/7,661.52 = 2,508.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,104.08x = 7,661.52 × 2,508.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,104.08x = 19,221,527.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,221,527.84/5,104.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.91

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