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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.62, 7,503.08 and 2,924.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.62, 7,503.08 and 2,924.23 is: 4,384.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.62 : 7,503.08 = 2,924.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.62/7,503.08 = 2,924.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.62x = 7,503.08 × 2,924.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.62x = 21,940,731.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,940,731.63/5,003.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,384.97

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