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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,124.74, 7,682.49 and 2,006.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,124.74, 7,682.49 and 2,006.82 is: 3,008.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,124.74 : 7,682.49 = 2,006.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,124.74/7,682.49 = 2,006.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,124.74x = 7,682.49 × 2,006.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,124.74x = 15,417,374.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,417,374.58/5,124.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.42

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