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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.68, 7,507.46 and 1,306.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.68, 7,507.46 and 1,306.88 is: 1,960.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.68 : 7,507.46 = 1,306.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.68/7,507.46 = 1,306.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.68x = 7,507.46 × 1,306.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.68x = 9,811,349.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,811,349.32/5,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.43

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