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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,117.72, 7,676.58 and 3,385.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,117.72, 7,676.58 and 3,385.94 is: 5,078.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,117.72 : 7,676.58 = 3,385.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,117.72/7,676.58 = 3,385.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,117.72x = 7,676.58 × 3,385.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,117.72x = 25,992,400.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,992,400.90/5,117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,078.91

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