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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.95, 7,507.44 and 2,663.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.95, 7,507.44 and 2,663.55 is: 3,996.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.95 : 7,507.44 = 2,663.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.95/7,507.44 = 2,663.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.95x = 7,507.44 × 2,663.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.95x = 19,996,469.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,996,469.96/5,003.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.14

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