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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,108.94, 7,618.70 and 5,062.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,108.94, 7,618.70 and 5,062.23 is: 7,549.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,108.94 : 7,618.70 = 5,062.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,108.94/7,618.70 = 5,062.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,108.94x = 7,618.70 × 5,062.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,108.94x = 38,567,570.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,567,570.48/5,108.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,549.04

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