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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,132.49, 7,695.65 and 2,008.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,132.49, 7,695.65 and 2,008.77 is: 3,011.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,132.49 : 7,695.65 = 2,008.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,132.49/7,695.65 = 2,008.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,132.49x = 7,695.65 × 2,008.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,132.49x = 15,458,790.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,458,790.85/5,132.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.95

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