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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.38, 7,506.22 and 2,408.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.38, 7,506.22 and 2,408.90 is: 3,611.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.38 : 7,506.22 = 2,408.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.38/7,506.22 = 2,408.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.38x = 7,506.22 × 2,408.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.38x = 18,081,733.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,081,733.36/5,007.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.02

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