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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.67, 7,505.54 and 1,882.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.67, 7,505.54 and 1,882.43 is: 2,823.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.67 : 7,505.54 = 1,882.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.67/7,505.54 = 1,882.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.67x = 7,505.54 × 1,882.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.67x = 14,128,653.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,128,653.66/5,004.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.09

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