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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.52, 7,496.70 and 2,368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.52, 7,496.70 and 2,368.04 is: 3,547.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.52 : 7,496.70 = 2,368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.52/7,496.70 = 2,368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.52x = 7,496.70 × 2,368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.52x = 17,752,485.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,752,485.47/5,004.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.29

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