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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.32, 7,512.72 and 2,819.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.32, 7,512.72 and 2,819.32 is: 4,230.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.32 : 7,512.72 = 2,819.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.32/7,512.72 = 2,819.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.32x = 7,512.72 × 2,819.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.32x = 21,180,761.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,180,761.75/5,006.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.80

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