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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.39, 7,507.13 and 2,081.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.39, 7,507.13 and 2,081.07 is: 3,121.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.39 : 7,507.13 = 2,081.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.39/7,507.13 = 2,081.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.39x = 7,507.13 × 2,081.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.39x = 15,622,852.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,622,852.62/5,004.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.83

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