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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.51, 7,507.53 and 2,666.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.51, 7,507.53 and 2,666.01 is: 3,997.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.51 : 7,507.53 = 2,666.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.51/7,507.53 = 2,666.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.51x = 7,507.53 × 2,666.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.51x = 20,015,150.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,015,150.06/5,006.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.82

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