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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.46, 7,506.27 and 2,083.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.46, 7,506.27 and 2,083.95 is: 3,126.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.46 : 7,506.27 = 2,083.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.46/7,506.27 = 2,083.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.46x = 7,506.27 × 2,083.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.46x = 15,642,691.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,642,691.37/5,003.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.37

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