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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.81, 7,499.65 and 3,675.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.81, 7,499.65 and 3,675.24 is: 5,508.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.81 : 7,499.65 = 3,675.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.81/7,499.65 = 3,675.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.81x = 7,499.65 × 3,675.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.81x = 27,563,034.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,563,034.99/5,003.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.41

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