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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,138.96, 7,708.66 and 2,672.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,138.96, 7,708.66 and 2,672.24 is: 4,008.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,138.96 : 7,708.66 = 2,672.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,138.96/7,708.66 = 2,672.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,138.96x = 7,708.66 × 2,672.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,138.96x = 20,599,389.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,599,389.60/5,138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.47

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