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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,442.08, 7,512.36 and 3,676.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,442.08, 7,512.36 and 3,676.08 is: 5,074.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,442.08 : 7,512.36 = 3,676.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,442.08/7,512.36 = 3,676.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,442.08x = 7,512.36 × 3,676.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,442.08x = 27,616,036.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,616,036.35/5,442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.54

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