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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.06, 7,511.85 and 2,084.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.06, 7,511.85 and 2,084.76 is: 3,127.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.06 : 7,511.85 = 2,084.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.06/7,511.85 = 2,084.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.06x = 7,511.85 × 2,084.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.06x = 15,660,404.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,660,404.41/5,007.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.66

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