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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.02, 7,503.99 and 2,407.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.02, 7,503.99 and 2,407.54 is: 3,608.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.02 : 7,503.99 = 2,407.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.02/7,503.99 = 2,407.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.02x = 7,503.99 × 2,407.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.02x = 18,066,156.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,066,156.08/5,006.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.89

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