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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.21, 7,506.17 and 2,375.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.21, 7,506.17 and 2,375.96 is: 3,561.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.21 : 7,506.17 = 2,375.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.21/7,506.17 = 2,375.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.21x = 7,506.17 × 2,375.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.21x = 17,834,310.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,834,310.26/5,007.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.73

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