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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.61, 7,505.80 and 2,921.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.61, 7,505.80 and 2,921.47 is: 4,379.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.61 : 7,505.80 = 2,921.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.61/7,505.80 = 2,921.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.61x = 7,505.80 × 2,921.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.61x = 21,927,943.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,927,943.46/5,006.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,379.80

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