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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.70, 7,507.05 and 4,032.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.70, 7,507.05 and 4,032.70 is: 6,049.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.70 : 7,507.05 = 4,032.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.70/7,507.05 = 4,032.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.70x = 7,507.05 × 4,032.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.70x = 30,273,680.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,273,680.54/5,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.05

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