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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.96, 7,511.98 and 2,666.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.96, 7,511.98 and 2,666.92 is: 4,002.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.96 : 7,511.98 = 2,666.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.96/7,511.98 = 2,666.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.96x = 7,511.98 × 2,666.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.96x = 20,033,812.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,033,812.14/5,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.80

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