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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,124.75, 7,686.44 and 2,002.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,124.75, 7,686.44 and 2,002.59 is: 3,003.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,124.75 : 7,686.44 = 2,002.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,124.75/7,686.44 = 2,002.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,124.75x = 7,686.44 × 2,002.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,124.75x = 15,392,777.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,392,777.87/5,124.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.62

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