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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.94, 7,501.26 and 2,369.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.94, 7,501.26 and 2,369.08 is: 3,552.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.94 : 7,501.26 = 2,369.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.94/7,501.26 = 2,369.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.94x = 7,501.26 × 2,369.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.94x = 17,771,085.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,771,085.04/5,001.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.84

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