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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.97, 7,506.26 and 2,372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.97, 7,506.26 and 2,372.96 is: 3,557.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.97 : 7,506.26 = 2,372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.97/7,506.26 = 2,372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.97x = 7,506.26 × 2,372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.97x = 17,812,005.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,812,005.33/5,006.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.44

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