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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.24, 7,807.44 and 3,015.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.24, 7,807.44 and 3,015.08 is: 4,523.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.24 : 7,807.44 = 3,015.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.24/7,807.44 = 3,015.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.24x = 7,807.44 × 3,015.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.24x = 23,540,056.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,540,056.20/5,204.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.25

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