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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.88, 7,506.72 and 2,405.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.88, 7,506.72 and 2,405.12 is: 3,608.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.88 : 7,506.72 = 2,405.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.88/7,506.72 = 2,405.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.88x = 7,506.72 × 2,405.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.88x = 18,054,562.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,054,562.41/5,002.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.83

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