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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.08, 7,513.82 and 2,542.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.08, 7,513.82 and 2,542.67 is: 3,816.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.08 : 7,513.82 = 2,542.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.08/7,513.82 = 2,542.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.08x = 7,513.82 × 2,542.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.08x = 19,105,133.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,105,133.49/5,006.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.39

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