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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.15, 7,503.77 and 2,924.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.15, 7,503.77 and 2,924.68 is: 4,385.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.15 : 7,503.77 = 2,924.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.15/7,503.77 = 2,924.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.15x = 7,503.77 × 2,924.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.15x = 21,946,088.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,946,088.52/5,004.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.58

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