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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.63, 6,756.21 and 2,005.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.63, 6,756.21 and 2,005.72 is: 3,008.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.63 : 6,756.21 = 2,005.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.63/6,756.21 = 2,005.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.63x = 6,756.21 × 2,005.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.63x = 13,551,065.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,551,065.52/4,503.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.92

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