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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,117.84, 7,676.76 and 3,386.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,117.84, 7,676.76 and 3,386.06 is: 5,079.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,117.84 : 7,676.76 = 3,386.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,117.84/7,676.76 = 3,386.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,117.84x = 7,676.76 × 3,386.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,117.84x = 25,993,969.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,993,969.97/5,117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,079.09

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