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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.34, 7,507.62 and 2,083.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.34, 7,507.62 and 2,083.05 is: 3,123.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.34 : 7,507.62 = 2,083.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.34/7,507.62 = 2,083.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.34x = 7,507.62 × 2,083.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.34x = 15,638,747.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,638,747.84/5,006.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.79

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