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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.94, 7,505.91 and 2,085.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.94, 7,505.91 and 2,085.51 is: 3,128.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.94 : 7,505.91 = 2,085.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.94/7,505.91 = 2,085.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.94x = 7,505.91 × 2,085.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.94x = 15,653,650.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,653,650.36/5,003.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.27

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