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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.72, 7,505.56 and 2,084.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.72, 7,505.56 and 2,084.08 is: 3,126.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.72 : 7,505.56 = 2,084.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.72/7,505.56 = 2,084.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.72x = 7,505.56 × 2,084.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.72x = 15,642,187.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,642,187.48/5,003.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.11

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