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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.76, 7,513.38 and 2,087.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.76, 7,513.38 and 2,087.16 is: 3,132.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.76 : 7,513.38 = 2,087.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.76/7,513.38 = 2,087.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.76x = 7,513.38 × 2,087.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.76x = 15,681,626.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,681,626.20/5,006.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.09

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