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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.85, 7,497.06 and 3,676.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.85, 7,497.06 and 3,676.17 is: 5,508.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.85 : 7,497.06 = 3,676.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.85/7,497.06 = 3,676.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.85x = 7,497.06 × 3,676.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.85x = 27,560,467.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,560,467.06/5,002.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.95

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