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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.94, 7,507.41 and 2,086.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.94, 7,507.41 and 2,086.51 is: 3,129.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.94 : 7,507.41 = 2,086.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.94/7,507.41 = 2,086.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.94x = 7,507.41 × 2,086.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.94x = 15,664,286.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,664,286.04/5,004.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.77

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