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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.26, 7,509.38 and 2,046.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.26, 7,509.38 and 2,046.09 is: 3,069.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.26 : 7,509.38 = 2,046.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.26/7,509.38 = 2,046.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.26x = 7,509.38 × 2,046.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.26x = 15,364,900.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,364,900.60/5,006.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.14

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