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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.35, 7,507.29 and 2,662.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.35, 7,507.29 and 2,662.75 is: 3,995.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.35 : 7,507.29 = 2,662.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.35/7,507.29 = 2,662.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.35x = 7,507.29 × 2,662.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.35x = 19,990,036.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,990,036.45/5,003.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.33

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