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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.65, 7,504.52 and 2,925.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.65, 7,504.52 and 2,925.18 is: 4,386.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.65 : 7,504.52 = 2,925.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.65/7,504.52 = 2,925.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.65x = 7,504.52 × 2,925.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.65x = 21,952,071.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,952,071.81/5,004.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.34

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