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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.39, 7,510.13 and 2,083.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.39, 7,510.13 and 2,083.07 is: 3,124.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.39 : 7,510.13 = 2,083.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.39/7,510.13 = 2,083.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.39x = 7,510.13 × 2,083.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.39x = 15,644,126.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,644,126.50/5,006.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.83

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