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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.05, 7,506.08 and 1,305.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.05, 7,506.08 and 1,305.97 is: 1,958.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.05 : 7,506.08 = 1,305.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.05/7,506.08 = 1,305.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.05x = 7,506.08 × 1,305.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.05x = 9,802,715.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,802,715.30/5,004.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.96

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