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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.54, 7,508.58 and 2,084.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.54, 7,508.58 and 2,084.14 is: 3,126.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.54 : 7,508.58 = 2,084.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.54/7,508.58 = 2,084.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.54x = 7,508.58 × 2,084.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.54x = 15,648,931.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,648,931.92/5,005.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.32

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