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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.24, 7,515.38 and 2,669.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.24, 7,515.38 and 2,669.19 is: 4,006.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.24 : 7,515.38 = 2,669.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.24/7,515.38 = 2,669.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.24x = 7,515.38 × 2,669.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.24x = 20,059,963.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,059,963.80/5,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.19

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