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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.52, 7,505.55 and 2,501.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.52, 7,505.55 and 2,501.24 is: 3,750.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.52 : 7,505.55 = 2,501.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.52/7,505.55 = 2,501.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.52x = 7,505.55 × 2,501.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.52x = 18,773,144.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,773,144.35/5,005.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.49

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