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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.36, 7,525.62 and 2,412.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.36, 7,525.62 and 2,412.12 is: 3,625.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.36 : 7,525.62 = 2,412.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.36/7,525.62 = 2,412.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.36x = 7,525.62 × 2,412.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.36x = 18,152,698.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,152,698.51/5,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.20

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