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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.53, 7,502.51 and 2,406.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.53, 7,502.51 and 2,406.43 is: 3,606.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.53 : 7,502.51 = 2,406.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.53/7,502.51 = 2,406.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.53x = 7,502.51 × 2,406.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.53x = 18,054,253.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,054,253.11/5,006.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.14

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