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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.48, 7,509.45 and 2,541.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.48, 7,509.45 and 2,541.23 is: 3,811.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.48 : 7,509.45 = 2,541.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.48/7,509.45 = 2,541.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.48x = 7,509.45 × 2,541.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.48x = 19,083,239.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,083,239.62/5,006.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.71

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