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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.91, 7,507.77 and 1,447.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.91, 7,507.77 and 1,447.08 is: 2,170.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.91 : 7,507.77 = 1,447.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.91/7,507.77 = 1,447.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.91x = 7,507.77 × 1,447.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.91x = 10,864,343.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,864,343.81/5,004.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.74

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