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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,108.63, 7,618.23 and 5,061.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,108.63, 7,618.23 and 5,061.92 is: 7,548.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,108.63 : 7,618.23 = 5,061.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,108.63/7,618.23 = 5,061.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,108.63x = 7,618.23 × 5,061.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,108.63x = 38,562,846.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,562,846.95/5,108.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,548.58

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