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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.18, 7,507.32 and 3,602.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.18, 7,507.32 and 3,602.48 is: 5,401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.18 : 7,507.32 = 3,602.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.18/7,507.32 = 3,602.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.18x = 7,507.32 × 3,602.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.18x = 27,044,919.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,044,919.11/5,007.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,401.22

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