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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.69, 7,497.32 and 2,409.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.69, 7,497.32 and 2,409.45 is: 3,609.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.69 : 7,497.32 = 2,409.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.69/7,497.32 = 2,409.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.69x = 7,497.32 × 2,409.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.69x = 18,064,405.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,064,405.63/5,004.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.50

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