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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.74, 7,514.62 and 2,668.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.74, 7,514.62 and 2,668.69 is: 4,005.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.74 : 7,514.62 = 2,668.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.74/7,514.62 = 2,668.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.74x = 7,514.62 × 2,668.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.74x = 20,054,208.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,054,208.98/5,006.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.44

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