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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.96, 7,752.96 and 4,008.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.96, 7,752.96 and 4,008.96 is: 6,022.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.96 : 7,752.96 = 4,008.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.96/7,752.96 = 4,008.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.96x = 7,752.96 × 4,008.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.96x = 31,081,306.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,081,306.52/5,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,022.39

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