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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.51, 7,506.03 and 2,665.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.51, 7,506.03 and 2,665.01 is: 3,996.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.51 : 7,506.03 = 2,665.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.51/7,506.03 = 2,665.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.51x = 7,506.03 × 2,665.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.51x = 20,003,645.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,003,645.01/5,005.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.33

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