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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,124.32, 7,688.42 and 2,006.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,124.32, 7,688.42 and 2,006.56 is: 3,010.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,124.32 : 7,688.42 = 2,006.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,124.32/7,688.42 = 2,006.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,124.32x = 7,688.42 × 2,006.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,124.32x = 15,427,239.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,427,239.89/5,124.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.59

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