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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,112.68, 7,671.32 and 3,036.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,112.68, 7,671.32 and 3,036.76 is: 4,556.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,112.68 : 7,671.32 = 3,036.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,112.68/7,671.32 = 3,036.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,112.68x = 7,671.32 × 3,036.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,112.68x = 23,295,957.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,295,957.72/5,112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,556.51

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