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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.48, 7,514.17 and 2,668.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.48, 7,514.17 and 2,668.41 is: 4,004.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.48 : 7,514.17 = 2,668.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.48/7,514.17 = 2,668.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.48x = 7,514.17 × 2,668.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.48x = 20,050,879.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,050,879.70/5,006.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.99

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