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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.65, 7,503.02 and 2,924.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.65, 7,503.02 and 2,924.18 is: 4,384.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.65 : 7,503.02 = 2,924.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.65/7,503.02 = 2,924.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.65x = 7,503.02 × 2,924.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.65x = 21,940,150.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,940,150.82/5,003.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,384.83

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