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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,124.77, 7,685.50 and 2,004.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,124.77, 7,685.50 and 2,004.02 is: 3,005.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,124.77 : 7,685.50 = 2,004.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,124.77/7,685.50 = 2,004.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,124.77x = 7,685.50 × 2,004.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,124.77x = 15,401,895.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,401,895.71/5,124.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.38

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