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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.10, 7,503.60 and 2,370.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.10, 7,503.60 and 2,370.78 is: 3,553.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.10 : 7,503.60 = 2,370.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.10/7,503.60 = 2,370.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.10x = 7,503.60 × 2,370.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.10x = 17,789,384.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,789,384.81/5,006.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.54

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