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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.38, 7,504.72 and 2,407.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.38, 7,504.72 and 2,407.90 is: 3,609.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.38 : 7,504.72 = 2,407.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.38/7,504.72 = 2,407.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.38x = 7,504.72 × 2,407.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.38x = 18,070,615.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,070,615.29/5,006.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.52

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