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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.60, 7,503.40 and 2,368.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.60, 7,503.40 and 2,368.41 is: 3,550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.60 : 7,503.40 = 2,368.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.60/7,503.40 = 2,368.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.60x = 7,503.40 × 2,368.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.60x = 17,771,102.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,771,102.42/5,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.25

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