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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.65, 7,507.52 and 2,927.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.65, 7,507.52 and 2,927.18 is: 4,389.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.65 : 7,507.52 = 2,927.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.65/7,507.52 = 2,927.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.65x = 7,507.52 × 2,927.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.65x = 21,975,862.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,975,862.39/5,006.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.33

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