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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,106.28, 7,664.22 and 2,511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,106.28, 7,664.22 and 2,511.08 is: 3,768.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,106.28 : 7,664.22 = 2,511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,106.28/7,664.22 = 2,511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,106.28x = 7,664.22 × 2,511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,106.28x = 19,245,469.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,245,469.56/5,106.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.98

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