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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,123.76, 7,675.92 and 3,039.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,123.76, 7,675.92 and 3,039.36 is: 4,553.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,123.76 : 7,675.92 = 3,039.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,123.76/7,675.92 = 3,039.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,123.76x = 7,675.92 × 3,039.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,123.76x = 23,329,884.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,329,884.21/5,123.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.27

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