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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.51, 7,508.77 and 2,928.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.51, 7,508.77 and 2,928.04 is: 4,390.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.51 : 7,508.77 = 2,928.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.51/7,508.77 = 2,928.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.51x = 7,508.77 × 2,928.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.51x = 21,985,952.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,985,952.82/5,007.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.60

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