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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.60, 7,497.60 and 4,357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.60, 7,497.60 and 4,357.60 is: 6,527.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.60 : 7,497.60 = 4,357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.60/7,497.60 = 4,357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.60x = 7,497.60 × 4,357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.60x = 32,671,541.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,671,541.76/5,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,527.00

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