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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.43, 7,509.24 and 2,925.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.43, 7,509.24 and 2,925.14 is: 4,387.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.43 : 7,509.24 = 2,925.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.43/7,509.24 = 2,925.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.43x = 7,509.24 × 2,925.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.43x = 21,965,540.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,965,540.75/5,006.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.47

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