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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.99, 7,507.61 and 2,406.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.99, 7,507.61 and 2,406.59 is: 3,610.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.99 : 7,507.61 = 2,406.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.99/7,507.61 = 2,406.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.99x = 7,507.61 × 2,406.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.99x = 18,067,727.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,067,727.12/5,003.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.66

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