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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,200.68, 7,177.49 and 3,076.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,200.68, 7,177.49 and 3,076.92 is: 4,246.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,200.68 : 7,177.49 = 3,076.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,200.68/7,177.49 = 3,076.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,200.68x = 7,177.49 × 3,076.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,200.68x = 22,084,562.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,084,562.53/5,200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,246.48

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