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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.32, 7,508.97 and 4,189.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.32, 7,508.97 and 4,189.29 is: 6,284.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.32 : 7,508.97 = 4,189.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.32/7,508.97 = 4,189.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.32x = 7,508.97 × 4,189.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.32x = 31,457,252.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,457,252.93/5,005.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,284.76

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