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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.34, 7,683.82 and 2,004.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.34, 7,683.82 and 2,004.77 is: 3,005.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.34 : 7,683.82 = 2,004.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.34/7,683.82 = 2,004.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.34x = 7,683.82 × 2,004.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.34x = 15,404,306.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,404,306.02/5,125.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.52

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