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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.01, 7,499.32 and 3,541.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.01, 7,499.32 and 3,541.55 is: 5,306.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.01 : 7,499.32 = 3,541.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.01/7,499.32 = 3,541.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.01x = 7,499.32 × 3,541.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.01x = 26,559,170.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,559,170.40/5,005.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,306.51

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