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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.85, 7,513.27 and 2,004.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.85, 7,513.27 and 2,004.35 is: 3,007.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.85 : 7,513.27 = 2,004.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.85/7,513.27 = 2,004.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.85x = 7,513.27 × 2,004.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.85x = 15,059,191.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,059,191.42/5,006.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.72

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