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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.72, 7,502.78 and 3,419.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.72, 7,502.78 and 3,419.93 is: 5,124.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.72 : 7,502.78 = 3,419.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.72/7,502.78 = 3,419.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.72x = 7,502.78 × 3,419.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.72x = 25,658,982.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,658,982.41/5,006.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,124.91

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