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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.78, 7,687.25 and 2,005.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.78, 7,687.25 and 2,005.15 is: 3,007.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.78 : 7,687.25 = 2,005.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.78/7,687.25 = 2,005.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.78x = 7,687.25 × 2,005.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.78x = 15,414,079.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,414,079.31/5,125.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.17

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