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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.72, 7,504.60 and 2,925.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.72, 7,504.60 and 2,925.25 is: 4,386.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.72 : 7,504.60 = 2,925.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.72/7,504.60 = 2,925.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.72x = 7,504.60 × 2,925.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.72x = 21,952,779.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,952,779.00/5,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.42

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