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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.44, 7,506.71 and 2,663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.44, 7,506.71 and 2,663.40 is: 3,997.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.44 : 7,506.71 = 2,663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.44/7,506.71 = 2,663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.44x = 7,506.71 × 2,663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.44x = 19,993,376.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,993,376.86/5,001.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.53

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