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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,196.76, 7,797.56 and 3,007.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,196.76, 7,797.56 and 3,007.33 is: 4,512.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,196.76 : 7,797.56 = 3,007.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,196.76/7,797.56 = 3,007.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,196.76x = 7,797.56 × 3,007.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,196.76x = 23,449,836.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,449,836.11/5,196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.40

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