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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.38, 7,507.03 and 1,673.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.38, 7,507.03 and 1,673.43 is: 2,509.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.38 : 7,507.03 = 1,673.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.38/7,507.03 = 1,673.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.38x = 7,507.03 × 1,673.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.38x = 12,562,489.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,562,489.21/5,006.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.30

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