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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,136.96, 7,707.06 and 2,018.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,136.96, 7,707.06 and 2,018.28 is: 3,028.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,136.96 : 7,707.06 = 2,018.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,136.96/7,707.06 = 2,018.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,136.96x = 7,707.06 × 2,018.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,136.96x = 15,555,005.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,555,005.06/5,136.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.06

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