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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.61, 7,509.31 and 2,084.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.61, 7,509.31 and 2,084.54 is: 3,126.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.61 : 7,509.31 = 2,084.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.61/7,509.31 = 2,084.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.61x = 7,509.31 × 2,084.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.61x = 15,653,414.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,653,414.31/5,006.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.55

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