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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.99, 7,507.84 and 2,406.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.99, 7,507.84 and 2,406.75 is: 3,612.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.99 : 7,507.84 = 2,406.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.99/7,507.84 = 2,406.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.99x = 7,507.84 × 2,406.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.99x = 18,069,464.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,069,464.26/5,001.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.46

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