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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.35, 7,507.26 and 1,671.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.35, 7,507.26 and 1,671.47 is: 2,507.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.35 : 7,507.26 = 1,671.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.35/7,507.26 = 1,671.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.35x = 7,507.26 × 1,671.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.35x = 12,548,122.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,548,122.34/5,004.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.45

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