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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.63, 7,501.38 and 2,084.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.63, 7,501.38 and 2,084.12 is: 3,124.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.63 : 7,501.38 = 2,084.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.63/7,501.38 = 2,084.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.63x = 7,501.38 × 2,084.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.63x = 15,633,738.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,633,738.58/5,003.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.48

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