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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.52, 7,503.64 and 2,374.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.52, 7,503.64 and 2,374.26 is: 3,559.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.52 : 7,503.64 = 2,374.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.52/7,503.64 = 2,374.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.52x = 7,503.64 × 2,374.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.52x = 17,815,600.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,815,600.44/5,005.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.19

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