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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.64, 7,510.50 and 2,083.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.64, 7,510.50 and 2,083.32 is: 3,125.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.64 : 7,510.50 = 2,083.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.64/7,510.50 = 2,083.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.64x = 7,510.50 × 2,083.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.64x = 15,646,774.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,646,774.86/5,006.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.20

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