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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.76, 7,501.92 and 3,337.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.76, 7,501.92 and 3,337.80 is: 5,001.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.76 : 7,501.92 = 3,337.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.76/7,501.92 = 3,337.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.76x = 7,501.92 × 3,337.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.76x = 25,039,908.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,039,908.58/5,006.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,001.22

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