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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.22, 7,508.78 and 2,083.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.22, 7,508.78 and 2,083.76 is: 3,126.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.22 : 7,508.78 = 2,083.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.22/7,508.78 = 2,083.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.22x = 7,508.78 × 2,083.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.22x = 15,646,484.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,646,484.99/5,005.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.03

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