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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.62, 7,506.15 and 1,883.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.62, 7,506.15 and 1,883.22 is: 2,823.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.62 : 7,506.15 = 1,883.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.62/7,506.15 = 1,883.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.62x = 7,506.15 × 1,883.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.62x = 14,135,731.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,135,731.80/5,005.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.97

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