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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,108.08, 7,667.52 and 2,512.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,108.08, 7,667.52 and 2,512.84 is: 3,771.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,108.08 : 7,667.52 = 2,512.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,108.08/7,667.52 = 2,512.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,108.08x = 7,667.52 × 2,512.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,108.08x = 19,267,250.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,267,250.96/5,108.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.92

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