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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.33, 7,514.03 and 2,668.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.33, 7,514.03 and 2,668.29 is: 4,004.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.33 : 7,514.03 = 2,668.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.33/7,514.03 = 2,668.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.33x = 7,514.03 × 2,668.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.33x = 20,049,611.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,049,611.11/5,006.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.85

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