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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.09, 7,505.49 and 2,405.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.09, 7,505.49 and 2,405.99 is: 3,607.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.09 : 7,505.49 = 2,405.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.09/7,505.49 = 2,405.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.09x = 7,505.49 × 2,405.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.09x = 18,058,161.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,058,161.67/5,006.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.24

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