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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.35, 7,503.13 and 2,373.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.35, 7,503.13 and 2,373.85 is: 3,557.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.35 : 7,503.13 = 2,373.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.35/7,503.13 = 2,373.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.35x = 7,503.13 × 2,373.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.35x = 17,811,305.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,811,305.15/5,006.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.74

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