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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.46, 7,506.78 and 2,536.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.46, 7,506.78 and 2,536.30 is: 3,804.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.46 : 7,506.78 = 2,536.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.46/7,506.78 = 2,536.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.46x = 7,506.78 × 2,536.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.46x = 19,039,446.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,039,446.11/5,004.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.50

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