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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,124.62, 7,687.19 and 2,350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,124.62, 7,687.19 and 2,350.04 is: 3,525.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,124.62 : 7,687.19 = 2,350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,124.62/7,687.19 = 2,350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,124.62x = 7,687.19 × 2,350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,124.62x = 18,065,171.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,065,171.43/5,124.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.17

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