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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.75, 7,503.27 and 2,924.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.75, 7,503.27 and 2,924.36 is: 4,385.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.75 : 7,503.27 = 2,924.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.75/7,503.27 = 2,924.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.75x = 7,503.27 × 2,924.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.75x = 21,942,210.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,942,210.52/5,003.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.15

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