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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.18, 7,506.33 and 2,663.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.18, 7,506.33 and 2,663.16 is: 3,997.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.18 : 7,506.33 = 2,663.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.18/7,506.33 = 2,663.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.18x = 7,506.33 × 2,663.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.18x = 19,990,557.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,990,557.80/5,001.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.17

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