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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.76, 7,684.82 and 2,004.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.76, 7,684.82 and 2,004.17 is: 3,004.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.76 : 7,684.82 = 2,004.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.76/7,684.82 = 2,004.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.76x = 7,684.82 × 2,004.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.76x = 15,401,677.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,401,677.66/5,125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.76

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