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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.96, 7,508.16 and 2,083.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.96, 7,508.16 and 2,083.52 is: 3,124.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.96 : 7,508.16 = 2,083.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.96/7,508.16 = 2,083.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.96x = 7,508.16 × 2,083.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.96x = 15,643,401.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,643,401.52/5,006.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.33

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