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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.38, 7,511.27 and 1,497.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.38, 7,511.27 and 1,497.44 is: 2,246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.38 : 7,511.27 = 1,497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.38/7,511.27 = 1,497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.38x = 7,511.27 × 1,497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.38x = 11,247,668.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,247,668.66/5,007.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.22

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