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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,122.48, 7,673.72 and 3,008.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,122.48, 7,673.72 and 3,008.96 is: 4,507.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,122.48 : 7,673.72 = 3,008.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,122.48/7,673.72 = 3,008.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,122.48x = 7,673.72 × 3,008.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,122.48x = 23,089,916.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,089,916.53/5,122.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.57

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