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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.95, 7,508.75 and 4,167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.95, 7,508.75 and 4,167.47 is: 6,252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.95 : 7,508.75 = 4,167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.95/7,508.75 = 4,167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.95x = 7,508.75 × 4,167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.95x = 31,292,488.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,292,488.30/5,004.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,252.31

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