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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.47, 7,499.51 and 2,368.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.47, 7,499.51 and 2,368.46 is: 3,550.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.47 : 7,499.51 = 2,368.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.47/7,499.51 = 2,368.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.47x = 7,499.51 × 2,368.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.47x = 17,762,240.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,762,240.11/5,002.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.69

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