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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,124.23, 7,686.49 and 2,004.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,124.23, 7,686.49 and 2,004.11 is: 3,006.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,124.23 : 7,686.49 = 2,004.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,124.23/7,686.49 = 2,004.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,124.23x = 7,686.49 × 2,004.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,124.23x = 15,404,571.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,404,571.47/5,124.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.22

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