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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.64, 7,514.51 and 2,668.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.64, 7,514.51 and 2,668.62 is: 4,005.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.64 : 7,514.51 = 2,668.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.64/7,514.51 = 2,668.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.64x = 7,514.51 × 2,668.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.64x = 20,053,358.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,053,358.33/5,006.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.35

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