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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.44, 7,498.38 and 2,411.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.44, 7,498.38 and 2,411.32 is: 3,611.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.44 : 7,498.38 = 2,411.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.44/7,498.38 = 2,411.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.44x = 7,498.38 × 2,411.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.44x = 18,080,993.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,080,993.66/5,006.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.55

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