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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.93, 7,510.44 and 2,665.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.93, 7,510.44 and 2,665.93 is: 4,001.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.93 : 7,510.44 = 2,665.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.93/7,510.44 = 2,665.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.93x = 7,510.44 × 2,665.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.93x = 20,022,278.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,022,278.54/5,003.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.31

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