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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.21, 7,508.61 and 3,151.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.21, 7,508.61 and 3,151.67 is: 4,727.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.21 : 7,508.61 = 3,151.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.21/7,508.61 = 3,151.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.21x = 7,508.61 × 3,151.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.21x = 23,664,660.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,664,660.88/5,006.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,727.06

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