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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.96, 7,495.92 and 2,806.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.96, 7,495.92 and 2,806.24 is: 4,204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.96 : 7,495.92 = 2,806.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.96/7,495.92 = 2,806.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.96x = 7,495.92 × 2,806.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.96x = 21,035,350.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,035,350.54/5,002.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.58

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