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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.07, 7,510.65 and 2,666.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.07, 7,510.65 and 2,666.03 is: 4,001.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.07 : 7,510.65 = 2,666.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.07/7,510.65 = 2,666.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.07x = 7,510.65 × 2,666.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.07x = 20,023,618.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,023,618.22/5,004.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.47

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