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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.75, 7,506.96 and 2,373.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.75, 7,506.96 and 2,373.51 is: 3,560.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.75 : 7,506.96 = 2,373.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.75/7,506.96 = 2,373.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.75x = 7,506.96 × 2,373.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.75x = 17,817,863.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,817,863.88/5,004.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.19

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