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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,133.47, 7,084.22 and 3,008.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,133.47, 7,084.22 and 3,008.52 is: 4,151.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,133.47 : 7,084.22 = 3,008.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,133.47/7,084.22 = 3,008.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,133.47x = 7,084.22 × 3,008.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,133.47x = 21,313,002.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,313,002.51/5,133.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.78

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