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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.67, 7,510.00 and 2,046.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.67, 7,510.00 and 2,046.52 is: 3,069.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.67 : 7,510.00 = 2,046.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.67/7,510.00 = 2,046.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.67x = 7,510.00 × 2,046.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.67x = 15,369,339.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,369,339.70/5,006.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.77

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