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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.36, 7,512.71 and 2,541.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.36, 7,512.71 and 2,541.91 is: 3,815.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.36 : 7,512.71 = 2,541.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.36/7,512.71 = 2,541.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.36x = 7,512.71 × 2,541.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.36x = 19,096,632.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,096,632.68/5,005.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.24

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