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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.89, 7,499.39 and 2,537.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.89, 7,499.39 and 2,537.47 is: 3,800.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.89 : 7,499.39 = 2,537.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.89/7,499.39 = 2,537.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.89x = 7,499.39 × 2,537.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.89x = 19,029,477.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,029,477.14/5,006.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.66

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